How it smells
The first thing you smell is cherry blossom and green notes. The heart brings cherry blossom and jasmine. On the skin it settles into guaiac wood and musk. Overall it smells fresh and floral.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Cio Cio San 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 Mdci Parfums Cio Cio San EDP
Cio Cio San EDP comes from Mdci Parfums. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
The style of Cio Cio San
The strongest accord is fresh (100%), followed by floral and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh and floral smells and notes like cherry blossom and guaiac wood. Less obvious notes include lemon and litchi. Perfume fans rate it 3.92 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Armaf Niche Purple Amethyst spreads further.
Longevity 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 Gucci Envy Me and Dolce&Gabbana Rose The One. Base notes like guaiac wood and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €497. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Gucci Envy Me and Dolce&Gabbana Rose The One.
Other Mdci Parfums perfumes
The house has 28 perfumes here, led by Mdci Chypre Palatin, Invasion Barbare and Mdci Invasion Barbare.
Which weather suits Cio Cio San
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
If you like Cio Cio San, try these
Similar picks to try: Gucci Envy Me (6 shared notes), Dolce&Gabbana Rose The One (6 shared notes), Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh (5 shared notes) and Armaf Niche Purple Amethyst (5 shared notes).
More questions
Can I wear Cio Cio San to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear Cio Cio San?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2015.