What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and amber. Incense and elemi at the top, plum and cedar in the middle and vanilla and labdanum at the base.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
401 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
Bon Parfumeur 401 EDP in detail
401 EDP is made by Bon Parfumeur. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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Who will like 401
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like plum and vanilla. Less obvious notes include cypress, cinnamon and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
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. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Gisada Ambassador Intense last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and labdanum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €93. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Gisada Ambassador Intense.
Will people notice 401?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Gisada Ambassador Intense spread further.
Perfumes that smell like 401
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (8 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (9 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (11 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did 401 come out?
It came out in 2017.
Is 401 unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
What is the best season for it?
Winter.