How it smells
The first thing you smell is lavender and bergamot. The heart brings saffron and praline. On the skin it settles into agarwood and cedar. Overall it smells aromatic and oud.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Detour Eco 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 Al Haramain Detour Eco EDP
Al Haramain is the house behind Detour Eco EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How long Detour Eco stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Parfums De Marly Haltane and Initio Parfums Prives Oud For Greatness Neo. Base notes like agarwood and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Detour Eco through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by oud and lavender. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and oud smells and notes like saffron and agarwood. Less obvious notes include clary sage. Perfume fans rate it 4.41 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Yves Saint Laurent Y.
Al Haramain perfumes worth knowing
The house has 41 perfumes here, led by Detour Noir, Amber Oud Aqua Dubai and Amber Oud Rouge.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €29. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Parfums De Marly Haltane and Initio Parfums Prives Oud For Greatness Neo.
Detour Eco dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Haltane (6 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Oud For Greatness Neo (5 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y (4 shared notes) and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (4 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can I wear Detour Eco to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Is Detour Eco unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.