Atkinsons Love in Idleness
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is iris and ozonic notes. The heart brings coffee blossom and iris. On the skin it settles into amber and musk. Overall it smells powdery and violet.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Love in Idleness 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
Atkinsons Love in Idleness in detail
Love in Idleness is made by Atkinsons.
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Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety and Givenchy Amarige last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Love in Idleness sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety and Givenchy Amarige spread further.
Is Love in Idleness your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by violet and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and violet smells and notes like coffee blossom and amber. Less obvious notes include plum, jasmine and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
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. For evenings, Clandestine Angel Heart has more depth.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans but less than Givenchy Amarige.
Love in Idleness dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (10 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (8 shared notes) and Clandestine Angel Heart (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Clandestine Angel Heart starts from €18.
More questions
When did Love in Idleness come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can men wear Love in Idleness?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for it?
Fall and winter.