House Of James Athenais
How it smells
It smells mostly floral and citrus. Bergamot and grapefruit at the top, freesia and jasmine in the middle and amber and cedar at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Athenais 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
House Of James Athenais in detail
House Of James is the house behind Athenais.
Athenais longevity
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 Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò. Base notes like amber and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Athenais
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by citrus and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and citrus smells and notes like freesia and amber. Less obvious notes include lemon, orange and oud.
House Of James perfumes worth knowing
The house has 18 perfumes here, led by Audacity, Berlin NYE unisex and Dreamscape.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men is a better fit.
Athenais dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (10 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (9 shared notes), Gianni Versace L'Homme (8 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (9 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Athenais?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Athenais to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.