Jean d'Albret MW
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is citruses and bergamot. The heart brings spices and rose. On the skin it settles into tobacco and vetiver. Overall it smells woody and amber.
- Came out
- 1972
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
MW 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
A closer look at Jean d'Albret MW
Jean d'Albret is the house behind MW.
Jean d'Albret perfumes worth knowing
The house has 11 perfumes here, led by Casaque, Ecusson and Messire.
Which weather suits MW
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Is MW your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like spices and tobacco. Less obvious notes include gin, jasmine and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €69. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
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 longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like tobacco and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like MW
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (7 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (7 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
More questions
When did MW come out?
It came out in 1972.
Can men wear MW?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.