How it smells
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and bergamot. The heart brings lily and muguet. On the skin it settles into nectarine. Overall it smells yellow floral and white floral.
- Came out
- 1994
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Ombre D'Or 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 Jean Charles Brosseau Ombre D'Or EDT
Ombre D'Or EDT is made by Jean Charles Brosseau. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Ombre D'Or for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is yellow floral (100%), followed by white floral and rose. You will probably like it if you enjoy yellow floral and white floral smells and notes like lily and nectarine. Less obvious notes include black currant and orange blossom. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
More from Jean Charles Brosseau
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Ombre Rose, Ombre Rose Parfum and Bois D'Orient.
Which weather suits Ombre D'Or
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, Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt is a better fit.
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 Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts about as long as Lancôme Variety and Guerlain Jardins De Bagatelle. Base notes like nectarine are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €33. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Lancôme Variety and Guerlain Jardins De Bagatelle.
Ombre D'Or dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lancôme Variety (6 shared notes), Guerlain Jardins De Bagatelle (5 shared notes), Azzaro 9 (6 shared notes) and Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt starts from €17.
More questions
Does Ombre D'Or project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can men wear Ombre D'Or?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1994.