What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and yellow floral. Osmanthus and basil at the top, ylang-ylang and narcissus in the middle and oakmoss and honey at the base.
- Came out
- 1984
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
French Alps 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
Aubusson French Alps EDP in detail
Aubusson is the house behind French Alps EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
The style of French Alps
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by yellow floral and mossy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and yellow floral smells and notes like ylang-ylang and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include bergamot, orange blossom and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
Other Aubusson perfumes
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are French Riviera, Histoire d'Amour and Desirade.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
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, fall, summer and winter.
How long French Alps stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Aubusson Histoire d'Amour and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage. Base notes like oakmoss and honey are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
If you like French Alps, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Aubusson Histoire d'Amour (14 shared notes), Estée Lauder Private Collection Estee Lauder (10 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (8 shared notes) and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Aubusson Histoire d'Amour starts from €17.
Quick answers
Can men wear French Alps?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How much does French Alps cost?
About €25 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1984.