What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is apricot and bergamot. The heart brings orchid and jasmine sambac. On the skin it settles into cashmirwood and musk. Overall it smells woody and musky.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Rise 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
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €39. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Sarah Jessica Parker Variety and Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent.
Will people notice Rise?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent spreads further.
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. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent and Zoologist Perfumes Chameleon unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cashmirwood and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by musky and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and musky smells and notes like orchid and cashmirwood. Less obvious notes include basil, freesia and woody notes. Perfume fans rate it 3.56 out of 5.
Rise through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall and spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Zoologist Perfumes Chameleon unisex is a better fit.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2015.
Rise dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Sarah Jessica Parker Variety (4 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent (4 shared notes), Zoologist Perfumes Chameleon unisex (4 shared notes) and Hugo Boss In Motion 2022 (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Rise come out?
It came out in 2014.
Can men wear Rise?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.