Houbigant Presence
The smell in short
It smells mostly mossy and floral. Apple and aldehydes at the top, orris and heliotrope in the middle and oakmoss and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 1929
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Presence 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 Houbigant Presence
Houbigant is the house behind Presence.
More from Houbigant
The house has 24 perfumes here, led by Bois Mystique, Quelques Fleurs and Fougere Royale.
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 about as long as Ulric De Varens Varensia and Paloma Picasso. Base notes like oakmoss and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
When in the day to wear Presence
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Presence price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Paloma Picasso but less than Van Cleef & Arpels First.
Perfumes that smell like Presence
Similar picks to try: Ulric De Varens Varensia (9 shared notes), Paloma Picasso (9 shared notes), Ungaro Diva (8 shared notes) and Van Cleef & Arpels First (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ulric De Varens Varensia starts from €18.
More questions
Who would like Presence?
People who enjoy mossy and floral smells.
When did Presence come out?
It came out in 1929.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.