How it smells
The first thing you smell is black currant and bergamot. The heart brings iris and rose. On the skin it settles into patchouli and caramel. Overall it smells woody and iris.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Tenue De Soiree 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
Annick Goutal Tenue De Soiree EDP in detail
Tenue De Soiree EDP comes from Annick Goutal. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial and Givenchy Gentleman 1974 spread further.
Best season for Tenue De Soiree
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €221. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial.
Tenue De Soiree: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial and Givenchy Gentleman 1974 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and caramel are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Tenue De Soiree dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial (6 shared notes), Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (6 shared notes) and Zara Full Moon Over The Desert (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Black Orchid starts from €100.
Quick answers
Who would like Tenue De Soiree?
People who enjoy woody and iris smells.
When did Tenue De Soiree come out?
It came out in 2016.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.