Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Lio
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is apple and bergamot. The heart brings african orange flower and cactus flower. On the skin it settles into amber and cashmeran. Overall it smells citrus and fresh.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Lio 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
A closer look at Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Lio
Lio is made by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €32. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar and Nino Cerruti 1881.
Best season for Lio
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Lio sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh smells and notes like african orange flower and amber. Less obvious notes include bitter orange, jasmine and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.74 out of 5.
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For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex has more depth.
Perfumes that smell like Lio
Similar picks to try: Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco (9 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar (10 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (7 shared notes) and Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (7 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Lio?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Lio last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2004.