What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is acácia and bergamot. The heart brings iris and jasmine. On the skin it settles into amber and musk. Overall it smells powdery and violet.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Gracing the Dawn 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 Roxana Illuminated Perfume Gracing the Dawn EDP
Roxana Illuminated Perfume is the house behind Gracing the Dawn EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other Roxana Illuminated Perfume perfumes
This house has 22 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Hedera helix unisex, Lyra unisex and Rosa unisex.
How far Gracing the Dawn spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps and Guerlain Vol De Nuit.
Its style
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by violet and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and violet smells and notes like iris and amber. Less obvious notes include carnation, mimosa and narcissus. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Givenchy Amarige last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Gracing the Dawn: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
Perfumes that smell like Gracing the Dawn
These perfumes have a close smell: Nino Cerruti 1881 (12 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (10 shared notes), Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (11 shared notes) and Guerlain Vol De Nuit (10 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is Gracing the Dawn good for summer?
It is better in spring and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear Gracing the Dawn?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.