The smell in short
The first thing you smell is marigold and aldehydes. The heart brings tuberose and spices. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and vanilla. Overall it smells white floral.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Cobra 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
Jeanne Arthes Cobra EDP in detail
Cobra EDP is made by Jeanne Arthes. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Will people notice Cobra?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt and Chanel Gabrielle Essence.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Chanel Gabrielle Essence is a better fit.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral smells and notes like tuberose and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include tangerine, ylang-ylang and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.56 out of 5.
How long Cobra stays 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 Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Chanel Gabrielle Essence. Base notes like sandalwood and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Jeanne Arthes perfumes worth knowing
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Perfumes that smell like Cobra
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (11 shared notes), Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (10 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (10 shared notes) and Chanel Gabrielle Essence (8 shared notes).
More questions
Can men wear Cobra?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Cobra to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.