What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and aromatic. Lemon at the top, hazelnut and nutmeg in the middle and tonka bean and vetiver at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Private White 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 Saint Hilaire Private White EDP
Private White EDP is made by Saint Hilaire. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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. Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Azzaro last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like tonka bean and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Private White sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro and Dior Fahrenheit spread further.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
Saint Hilaire perfumes worth knowing
This house has 4 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Private Red, Private Black and Iris Absolu.
The style of Private White
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like hazelnut and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include neroli and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €35, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Azzaro.
Private White dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (6 shared notes), Azzaro (5 shared notes), Azzaro Chrome (5 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is Private White better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can women wear Private White?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.