Detaille Par 4
How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Bergamot and coriander at the top, carnation and cedar in the middle and amber and cardamom at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Par 4 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 Detaille Par 4
Detaille is the house behind Par 4.
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Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Parfums De Marly Sedley and Dior Fahrenheit last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and cardamom are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit and Azzaro spread further.
Which weather suits Par 4
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Is Par 4 your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like carnation and amber. Less obvious notes include grapefruit, geranium and leather. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Par 4 dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (10 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Sedley (8 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (9 shared notes) and Azzaro (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can I wear Par 4 to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear Par 4?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.