The smell in short
It smells mostly amber and gourmand. Frangipani and passionfruit at the top, benzoin and cedar in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Eau de Parfum 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
Charriol Eau de Parfum EDP in detail
Charriol is the house behind Eau de Parfum EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Who will like Eau de Parfum
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by gourmand and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and gourmand smells and notes like benzoin and amber. Less obvious notes include praline, frangipani and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.82 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
How long Eau de Parfum stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Charriol perfumes worth knowing
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Eau de Parfum Pour Homme, Men and Imperial Saphir.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Eau de Parfum dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Mugler A*Men (8 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes), Reminiscence Patchouli (8 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (12 shared notes).
Questions people ask
How much does Eau de Parfum cost?
About €45 in Europe.
Can men wear Eau de Parfum?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2008.