Jeanne Arthes Piercing
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly musky and floral. Angelica and floral notes at the top, algae and amber in the middle and cedar and jasmine at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Piercing 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 Jeanne Arthes Piercing
Jeanne Arthes is the house behind Piercing.
Piercing price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Le Labo Iris 39 unisex and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cedar and jasmine are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Piercing through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. For daytime, Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety is a lighter match.
Jeanne Arthes perfumes worth knowing
The house has 42 perfumes here, led by Night Club, Macaron Amande and Guipure & Silk.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Le Labo Iris 39 unisex and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety spread further.
Piercing dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (9 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (8 shared notes), Pacifica Dream Moon unisex (10 shared notes) and Nino Cerruti 1881 (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Pacifica Dream Moon unisex starts from €32.
Quick answers
Who would like Piercing?
People who enjoy musky and floral smells.
When did Piercing come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.