Dzintars
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is iris and bergamot. The heart brings patchouli and cloves. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and sandalwood. Overall it smells woody and earthy.
- Came out
- 1959
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Dzintars 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 Dzintars
Dzintars carries the name of its own house.
More from Dzintars
The house has 70 perfumes here, led by Ridzinieces noslepums, Ave Sol unisex and Rigonda.
How long Dzintars stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Elizabeth Taylor Passion and Hiram Green Shangri La Edition 2022 unisex. Base notes like oakmoss and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits Dzintars
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: fall, winter, summer and spring. If you need something for spring, Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety is a better fit.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Elizabeth Taylor Passion and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety spread further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Sisley Soir De Lune.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by earthy and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and earthy smells and notes like patchouli and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include lily-of-the-valley, orange blossom and civet. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
If you like Dzintars, try these
Similar picks to try: Elizabeth Taylor Passion (10 shared notes), Hiram Green Shangri La Edition 2022 unisex (7 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (7 shared notes) and Sisley Soir De Lune (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Taylor Passion starts from €29.
Questions people ask
When did Dzintars come out?
It came out in 1959.
Can I wear Dzintars to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.