Molyneux Rue la Boetie
What does it smell like?
Main smell: woody and powdery. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, moves to iris and jasmine and dries down to white musk and vetiver.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Rue la Boetie 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 Molyneux Rue la Boetie
Rue la Boetie is made by Molyneux.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Filippo Sorcinelli Opus 1144 spread further.
How long Rue la Boetie stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Filippo Sorcinelli Opus 1144 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like white musk and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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.
Rue la Boetie price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 and Marks & Spencer Soft Iris unisex but less than Filippo Sorcinelli Opus 1144.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, spring, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Filippo Sorcinelli Opus 1144 is a better fit.
Rue la Boetie dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Nino Cerruti 1881 (5 shared notes), Marks & Spencer Soft Iris unisex (6 shared notes), Filippo Sorcinelli Opus 1144 (5 shared notes) and Chanel 1957 Eau de Parfum unisex (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can men wear Rue la Boetie?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Rue la Boetie come out?
It came out in 2014.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy woody and powdery smells.