Frederic Haldimann Impressions de Soleil
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian orange. The heart brings ylang-ylang and sea notes. On the skin it settles into vanilla and patchouli. Overall it smells woody and citrus.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Impressions de Soleil 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
Frederic Haldimann Impressions de Soleil in detail
Impressions de Soleil comes from Frederic Haldimann.
Frederic Haldimann perfumes worth knowing
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Frederic No. 4, Impressions d'Ete and Impressions de Paris.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Zoologist Perfumes Chameleon unisex and Floraïku Sand and Skin Floraiku unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €63. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Floraïku Sand and Skin Floraiku unisex.
Is Impressions de Soleil your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by citrus and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and citrus smells and notes like ylang-ylang and vanilla. Less obvious notes include sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Impressions de Soleil through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Zoologist Perfumes Chameleon unisex is a better fit.
Impressions de Soleil dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Zoologist Perfumes Chameleon unisex (6 shared notes), Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (5 shared notes), Floraïku Sand and Skin Floraiku unisex (6 shared notes) and Jil Sander Sun (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jil Sander Sun starts from €30.
Quick answers
Can men wear Impressions de Soleil?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Impressions de Soleil come out?
It came out in 2004.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.