What does it smell like?
It smells mostly vanilla and gourmand. Almond blossom and orange blossom at the top, pistachio and hazelnut in the middle and tonka bean and vanilla at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Pistachio Obsession 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 Federico Cantelli Pistachio Obsession Extrait
Pistachio Obsession Extrait is made by Federico Cantelli. Its strength is Extrait.
Who will like Pistachio Obsession
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like pistachio and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include lily of the valley, milk and musk.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €138. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Slava Zaitsev Maroussia.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Extrait is the strongest strength, with the most perfume oil. It lasts longer than Snif Heal the Way by Alex Elle unisex. Base notes like tonka bean and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Federico Cantelli
The house has 5 perfumes here, led by Gourmand Power, Popcorn Cake and Sweet Banana.
Pistachio Obsession sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Snif Heal the Way by Alex Elle unisex.
Pistachio Obsession dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lancôme Variety (5 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (5 shared notes), Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (5 shared notes) and Snif Heal the Way by Alex Elle unisex (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lancôme Variety starts from €64.
Quick answers
Can I wear Pistachio Obsession to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
Is Pistachio Obsession unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.