What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and bergamot. The heart brings damask rose and iris. On the skin it settles into amber and benzoin. Overall it smells gourmand and floral.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Legends Whimsy 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
Nicole Miller Legends Whimsy EDP in detail
Nicole Miller is the house behind Legends Whimsy EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Legends Whimsy for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is gourmand (55%), followed by floral and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy gourmand and floral smells and notes like damask rose and amber. Less obvious notes include green notes, jasmine and geranium. Perfume fans rate it 4.17 out of 5.
How long Legends Whimsy stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Tom Ford Black Orchid and Lanvin Arpege last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €29. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Tom Ford Black Orchid and Lanvin Arpege.
Other Nicole Miller perfumes
The house has 14 perfumes here, led by Black, Nicole Miller and Fresh Rain.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Tom Ford Black Orchid and Lanvin Arpege spread further.
Legends Whimsy dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Black Orchid (7 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Hubert De Montandon Sometimes In The Morning (7 shared notes) and Lanvin Arpege (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Hubert De Montandon Sometimes In The Morning starts from €15.
Quick answers
Can men wear Legends Whimsy?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for Legends Whimsy?
Fall.