Elysian Sonder
The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Bergamot and lemon at the top, magnolia and Bulgarian rose in the middle and sandalwood and vanilla at the base.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Sonder 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
Elysian Sonder in detail
Elysian is the house behind Sonder.
More from Elysian
The house has 13 perfumes here, led by Lavender Milk Tea unisex, Charmante and La Belle Vanille.
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. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger has more depth.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like magnolia and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include orangewood, jasmine and velvet. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
Will people notice Sonder?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Chanel Allure and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber spread further.
Best season for Sonder
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall. If you need something for fall, Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger is a better fit.
Sonder dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Chanel Allure (7 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (6 shared notes), Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger (6 shared notes) and Nishane Ani X (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Sonder come out?
It came out in 2023.
Can women wear Sonder?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.