The smell in short
The first thing you smell is bergamot and buchu or agathosma. The heart brings bran and cedar. On the skin it settles into ambrofix™ and cupcake. Overall it smells sweet and oud.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Perseus 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
Parfums Sophiste Perseus EDP in detail
Perseus EDP is made by Parfums Sophiste. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Perseus longevity
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Rudimental Silver. Base notes like ambrofix™ and cupcake are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Parfums Sophiste
This house has 10 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Amour de Sculpteur unisex, Sans Egal and A Nulle Autre Pareille.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Rabanne 1 Million Lucky Paco and Clive Christian Contemporary.
Its style
The strongest accord is sweet (35%), followed by oud and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and oud smells and notes like bran and ambrofix™. Less obvious notes include linen, mock orange and leatherwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Contemporary spreads further.
Perseus through the year
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, winter and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Perseus dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Rudimental Silver (5 shared notes), Rabanne 1 Million Lucky Paco (4 shared notes), Clive Christian Contemporary (7 shared notes) and Rose of Bulgaria For Men (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Rudimental Silver starts from €18.
Quick answers
Is Perseus better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can women wear Perseus?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2013.