Jean Patou Cocktail Dry
How it smells
The first thing you smell is geranium and pimento seeds. The heart brings amber and orange blossom. On the skin it settles into geranium and juniper. Overall it smells rose and fresh spicy.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Cocktail Dry 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 Patou Cocktail Dry
Cocktail Dry comes from Jean Patou.
Best season for Cocktail Dry
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, winter, fall and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Rose Tonnerre but less than Sisley Eau Du Soir and Xerjoff Casamorati 1888 1888.
Cocktail Dry 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 Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like geranium and juniper are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
More from Jean Patou
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Joy, Pour Homme Jean Patou and Sublime.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by fresh spicy and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and fresh spicy smells and notes like amber and geranium. Less obvious notes include saffron, pepper and musk.
Cocktail Dry dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Rose Tonnerre (8 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes), Sisley Eau Du Soir (7 shared notes) and Xerjoff Casamorati 1888 1888 (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Cocktail Dry?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Cocktail Dry to work?
Yes, it works in the day as well as at night.