Ghalati Shades
How it smells
The first thing you smell is red fruits and ylang-ylang. The heart brings Turkish rose and cashmeran. On the skin it settles into Madagascar vanilla and Australian sandalwood. Overall it smells woody and white floral.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Shades 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 Ghalati Shades
Shades comes from Ghalati.
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. It lasts longer than Chanel Gabrielle. Base notes like Madagascar vanilla and Australian sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
What Shades costs
The usual price in Europe is about €48. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Lancôme Variety and Chanel Gabrielle.
Ghalati perfumes worth knowing
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Best seasons to wear it
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.
When in the day to wear Shades
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Chanel Gabrielle.
Perfumes that smell like Shades
Similar picks to try: Lancôme Variety (5 shared notes), Chanel Gabrielle (4 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (4 shared notes) and Eudora La Victorie Intense (4 shared notes).
More questions
Can men wear Shades?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Shades?
People who enjoy woody and white floral smells.