Pacoma Swann
What does it smell like?
Main smell: woody and amber. It opens with aldehydes and jasmine, moves to rose and floral notes and dries down to oakmoss and resins.
- Came out
- 1984
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Swann 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 Pacoma Swann
Swann is made by Pacoma.
Is Swann your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and rose. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like rose and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include green notes, patchouli and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Elizabeth Taylor Passion and Paloma Picasso spread further.
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Swann longevity
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 Elizabeth Taylor Passion and Paloma Picasso. Base notes like oakmoss and resins are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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.
Swann dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Elizabeth Taylor Passion (8 shared notes), Paloma Picasso (6 shared notes), Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (7 shared notes) and Ulric De Varens Varensia (7 shared notes).
More questions
When did Swann come out?
It came out in 1984.
Can men wear Swann?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.