Battistoni Idea
How it smells
The first thing you smell is lemon and citruses. The heart brings jasmine and mimosa. On the skin it settles into vetiver and sandalwood. Overall it smells citrus and fresh.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Idea 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 Battistoni Idea
Idea comes from Battistoni.
Other Battistoni perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Black Tie, Classico and Creation Donna unisex.
How far Idea spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Houbigant Quelques Fleurs spread further.
Idea longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Houbigant Quelques Fleurs last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vetiver and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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.
If you like Idea, try these
Similar picks to try: Nino Cerruti 1881 (4 shared notes), Houbigant Quelques Fleurs (4 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (4 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
Who would like Idea?
People who enjoy citrus and fresh smells.
Can men wear Idea?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.