How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Galbanum and bergamot at the top, lavender and anise in the middle and incense and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 1996
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Arsenal Platinum 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 Gilles Cantuel Arsenal Platinum EDP
Arsenal Platinum EDP is made by Gilles Cantuel. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco spreads further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like lavender and incense. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, neroli and woody notes. Perfume fans rate it 4.16 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €27. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco and Parfums De Marly Sedley.
How long Arsenal Platinum stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco and Parfums De Marly Sedley last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like incense and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Gilles Cantuel
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Arsenal Gold, Babylone and Creature.
When in the day to wear Arsenal Platinum
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco has more depth.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1998.
Perfumes that smell like Arsenal Platinum
Similar picks to try: Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco (6 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Sedley (6 shared notes), Serge Lutens L'Eau De Paille (6 shared notes) and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (6 shared notes).
More questions
What is the best season for Arsenal Platinum?
Winter and fall.
Can women wear Arsenal Platinum?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1996.