How it smells
The first thing you smell is coconut blossom and cupcake. The heart brings milk and orange blossom. On the skin it settles into custard and green tea. Overall it smells sweet and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
White Russian 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
A closer look at Demeter White Russian EDC
Demeter is the house behind White Russian EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €35. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Hilde Soliani Crema di Latte and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Nuit Blanche.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by gourmand and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and gourmand smells and notes like milk and custard. Less obvious notes include milk, praline and praline. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
Demeter perfumes worth knowing
The house has 60 perfumes here, led by Thunderstorm, Pineapple and Spicy Pineapple Salsa.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: winter, spring, summer and fall. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
White Russian longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Hilde Soliani Crema di Latte lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like custard and green tea are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far White Russian spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Nuit Blanche spreads further.
White Russian dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake (7 shared notes), Al Rehab French Coffee (4 shared notes), Hilde Soliani Crema di Latte (8 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Nuit Blanche (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Al Rehab French Coffee starts from €26.
Quick answers
Is White Russian unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear White Russian to work?
Yes, it works in the day as well as at night.