The smell in short
It smells mostly amber and white floral. Coriander and orange blossom at the top, rose and jasmine in the middle and amber and leather at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu 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
Histoires de Parfums 1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu EDP in detail
Histoires de Parfums is the house behind 1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other Histoires de Parfums perfumes
The house has 37 perfumes here, led by 1740, 1889 Moulin Rouge and 1969.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
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. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Lattafa Velvet Oud and Montale Paris Oud Edition. Base notes like amber and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €78. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud but less than Montale Paris Oud Edition and Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Rien.
How far 1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Who will like 1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by white floral and smoky. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and white floral smells and notes like rose and amber. Less obvious notes include pepper and incense.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Velvet Oud (9 shared notes), Montale Paris Oud Edition (7 shared notes), Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Rien (9 shared notes) and Designer Essence Of Complex (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Designer Essence Of Complex starts from €29.
Quick answers
Can men wear 1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for 1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu?
Winter.