How it smells
The first thing you smell is neroli and grass. The heart brings jasmine and calycanthus. On the skin it settles into orange blossom and honey. Overall it smells white floral and floral.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Calycanthus notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Acca Kappa Calycanthus EDP
Calycanthus EDP comes from Acca Kappa. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Lancôme Variety and Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like orange blossom and honey are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by floral and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and floral smells and notes like jasmine and orange blossom. Less obvious notes include bergamot, peony and peach.
How far Calycanthus spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lancôme Variety and Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique spread further.
Acca Kappa perfumes worth knowing
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Muschio Bianco, White Moss and White Moss (Muschio Bianco).
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter.
What Calycanthus costs
In Europe it costs about €133, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Givenchy Amarige and Gucci Envy Me but less than Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique.
Perfumes that smell like Calycanthus
These perfumes have a close smell: Lancôme Variety (6 shared notes), Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique (6 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (5 shared notes) and Gucci Envy Me (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lancôme Variety starts from €64.
More questions
Can men wear Calycanthus?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Calycanthus better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.