The smell in short
Main smell: fruity and white floral. It opens with peach and plum, moves to jasmine and rose water and dries down to vanilla bean and amber.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Special Moments 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 Catherine Malandrino Special Moments EDP
Special Moments EDP comes from Catherine Malandrino. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Other Catherine Malandrino perfumes
The house has 8 perfumes here, led by Violet Gem, Fleur Sombre and Luxe De Venise.
Special Moments price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €52. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Dolce&Gabbana The One but less than Lancôme Variety.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Santa Maria Novella Angeli di Firenze unisex.
Special Moments through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by white floral and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and white floral smells and notes like jasmine and vanilla bean. Less obvious notes include melon, cyclamen and white musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.90 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.
Special Moments dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dolce&Gabbana The One (4 shared notes), Santa Maria Novella Angeli di Firenze unisex (5 shared notes), Hugo Boss Hugo Woman (5 shared notes) and Lancôme Variety (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Special Moments?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Special Moments last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.