What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and earthy. Violet leaf and litchi at the top, rose oil and Atlas cedar in the middle and oakmoss and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Paris French Affair 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
About Ex Nihilo Paris French Affair EDP
Paris French Affair EDP is made by Ex Nihilo. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by earthy and mossy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and earthy smells and notes like rose oil and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include bergamot, angelica and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.92 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, summer and spring.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Rasasi Fattan Pour Homme.
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What Paris French Affair costs
In Europe it costs about €174, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Paloma Picasso and Rasasi Fattan Pour Homme.
Is Paris French Affair long lasting?
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 about as long as Givenchy Gentleman 1974 and Paloma Picasso. Base notes like oakmoss and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Paris French Affair dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (5 shared notes), Paloma Picasso (5 shared notes), Rasasi Fattan Pour Homme (4 shared notes) and Ungaro Diva (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Paris French Affair come out?
It came out in 2017.
Is Paris French Affair better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.