Sapientiae Niche Icarus
How it smells
Main smell: citrus and aromatic. It opens with petitgrain and Sicilian lemon, moves to neroli and lime and dries down to oakmoss and patchouli.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Icarus 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 Sapientiae Niche Icarus
Sapientiae Niche is the house behind Icarus.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like neroli and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include basil, mint and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Sapientiae Niche perfumes worth knowing
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Vetiver de Noir, Vanille Noir unisex and Mary O. unisex.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Azzaro Chrome.
Which weather suits Icarus
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Icarus for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Perfumes that smell like Icarus
Similar picks to try: Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (7 shared notes), Azzaro Chrome (7 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme (8 shared notes) and Azzaro (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Icarus?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Icarus come out?
It came out in 2017.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.