How it smells
The first thing you smell is lemon and grapefruit. The heart brings violet leaf and galbanum. On the skin it settles into vanilla and musk. Overall it smells citrus and vanilla.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Variety 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
About Cartier Variety EDP
Variety EDP comes from Cartier. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Other Cartier perfumes
The house has 36 perfumes here, led by Le Baiser Du Dragon, L'Envol and Declaration Haute Fraicheur.
Will people notice Variety?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic and Dior Fahrenheit spread further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €63. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic and Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by vanilla and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and vanilla smells and notes like violet leaf and vanilla. Less obvious notes include bergamot, neroli and amber. Perfume fans rate it 4.02 out of 5.
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. For evenings, Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger has more depth.
Best season for Variety
The best time of year to wear it is summer. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: summer, spring, winter and fall. If you need something for fall, Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger is a better fit.
Variety dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic (10 shared notes), Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger (7 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (7 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men starts from €45.
Quick answers
Can women wear Variety?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Variety last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.