Gabriele Strehle Strenesse
How it smells
It smells mostly powdery and vanilla. Almond at the top, heliotrope and jasmine in the middle and vanilla and iris at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Strenesse 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 Gabriele Strehle Strenesse EDP
Gabriele Strehle is the house behind Strenesse EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Who will like Strenesse
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by vanilla and almond. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and vanilla smells and notes like heliotrope and vanilla. Less obvious notes include lily-of-the-valley and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €48, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Maison Alhambra Perseus and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Best season for Strenesse
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, spring, fall and summer.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Maison Alhambra Perseus has more depth.
How long it lasts
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 longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like vanilla and iris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Strenesse, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Maison Alhambra Perseus (6 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Rubies (6 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes) and Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Rubies starts from €19.
Quick answers
Can men wear Strenesse?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How strong is Strenesse?
Strong: people around you will notice it.