Betty Barclay Brilliant Woman No 1
How it smells
The first thing you smell is red apple and mandarin orange. The heart brings jasmine and gardenia. On the skin it settles into vanilla and sandalwood. Overall it smells woody and white floral.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Brilliant Woman No 1 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 Betty Barclay Brilliant Woman No 1
Betty Barclay is the house behind Brilliant Woman No 1.
Brilliant Woman No 1: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Coty Vanilla Musk has more depth.
Other Betty Barclay perfumes
This house has 22 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Beautiful, Beautiful Eden and Beautiful Eden.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by white floral and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and white floral smells and notes like jasmine and vanilla. Less obvious notes include musk and cedar.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. It lasts about as long as Coty Vanilla Musk and Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex. Base notes like vanilla and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is soft. People must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Coty Vanilla Musk and Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex spread further.
Best season for Brilliant Woman No 1
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, summer and spring.
If you like Brilliant Woman No 1, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Coty Vanilla Musk (9 shared notes), Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (6 shared notes), Katy Perry Purr (6 shared notes) and Kensie (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Coty Vanilla Musk starts from €23.
Quick answers
Can men wear Brilliant Woman No 1?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How much does Brilliant Woman No 1 cost?
About €55 in Europe.