What does it smell like?
It smells mostly white floral and gourmand. Tuberose and jasmine at the top, gardenia and honeysuckle in the middle and musk and civet at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Design 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 Paul Sebastian Design EDP
Paul Sebastian is the house behind Design EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Design through the year
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its gourmand side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety is a lighter match.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €26, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Givenchy Amarige and Lancôme Variety.
Will people notice Design?
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Revlon Charlie Red.
How long it lasts
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 Revlon Charlie Red. Base notes like musk and civet are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Design
These perfumes have a close smell: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (12 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (11 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (9 shared notes) and Revlon Charlie Red (11 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Revlon Charlie Red starts from €10.
Questions people ask
What kind of scent is Design?
A scent built on white floral and gourmand.
Can men wear Design?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.