The smell in short
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Elemi resin and bergamot at the top, incense and jasmine in the middle and sandalwood and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Haute Parfumerie Ma Force 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
Salvador Dali Haute Parfumerie Ma Force EDP in detail
Salvador Dali is the house behind Haute Parfumerie Ma Force EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and balsamic. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like incense and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include black pepper, heliotrope and agarwood (oud). Perfume fans rate it 4.19 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Yves Saint Laurent Opium and The Spirit of Dubai Durra unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Salvador Dali perfumes
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Parfum, Dalimania and Black Sun.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Yves Saint Laurent Opium has more depth.
Haute Parfumerie Ma Force price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €211. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
Best season for Haute Parfumerie Ma Force
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Haute Parfumerie Ma Force dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (5 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Opium (6 shared notes), The Spirit of Dubai Durra unisex (8 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Yves Saint Laurent Opium starts from €121.
Questions people ask
When did Haute Parfumerie Ma Force come out?
It came out in 2017.
Does Haute Parfumerie Ma Force project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.