How it smells
It smells mostly gourmand and woody. Animal notes and buchu or agathosma at the top, amber and geranium in the middle and cedar and leather at the base.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- spring
Seminalis 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
A closer look at Orto Parisi Seminalis EDP
Orto Parisi is the house behind Seminalis EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other Orto Parisi perfumes
The house has 14 perfumes here, led by Megamare, Terroni and Variety.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €221. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Azzaro and Rudimental Silver.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 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 Dior Fahrenheit and Azzaro. Base notes like cedar and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Seminalis
The strongest accord is gourmand (75%), followed by woody and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy gourmand and woody smells and notes like amber and cedar. Less obvious notes include cacao pod, lavender and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.91 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Rudimental Silver and Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu.
When in the day to wear Seminalis
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.
Seminalis dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Fahrenheit (8 shared notes), Azzaro (7 shared notes), Rudimental Silver (6 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Isola Blu (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dior Fahrenheit starts from €147.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
What is the best season for Seminalis?
Spring.
Is Seminalis unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.