L'Amande Calla
What does it smell like?
Main smell: citrus and violet. It opens with aldehydes and bergamot, moves to violet and jasmine and dries down to amber and musk.
- Lasts
- 1 to 3 hours
- Best in
- spring
Calla 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
L'Amande Calla in detail
Calla comes from L'Amande.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by violet and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and violet smells and notes like violet and amber. Less obvious notes include orange, May rose and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Will people notice Calla?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Nino Cerruti 1881 spreads further.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Calla through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €83. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps but less than Guerlain Vol De Nuit.
Calla dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Nino Cerruti 1881 (10 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (9 shared notes), Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (10 shared notes) and Guerlain Vol De Nuit (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Calla?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Calla last long?
It lasts about 1 to 3 hours on skin.