Louis Cardin Ray
How it smells
It smells mostly rose and honey. Honey and saffron at the top, rose in the middle and cashmirwood and agarwood (oud) at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Ray 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
About Louis Cardin Ray
Louis Cardin is the house behind Ray.
Best seasons to wear it
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. Its honey side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a lighter match.
Ray price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €46. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum.
How long Ray 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. It lasts about as long as Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad and Zoologist Perfumes Moth unisex. Base notes like cashmirwood and agarwood (oud) are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Louis Cardin perfumes
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Gold unisex, Oud Forever and White Gold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Perfumes that smell like Ray
Similar picks to try: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (6 shared notes), Zoologist Perfumes Moth unisex (4 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum (4 shared notes) and Al Haramain Perfumes Oudi unisex (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad starts from €35.
Quick answers
Can women wear Ray?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Ray?
People who enjoy rose and honey smells.