The smell in short
It smells mostly musky and woody. Lavender and martini at the top, patchouli and orchid in the middle and musk and woody notes at the base.
- Came out
- 2005
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Variety 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
Sarah Jessica Parker Variety EDP in detail
Variety EDP comes from Sarah Jessica Parker. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent and Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely 10th Anniversary Edition last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Variety price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €46. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Calvin Klein Ck Be but less than Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent.
When in the day to wear Variety
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its lavender side keeps it clean and easy.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Calvin Klein Ck Be.
Perfumes that smell like Variety
Similar picks to try: Lovery (12 shared notes), Calvin Klein Ck Be (6 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent (5 shared notes) and Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely 10th Anniversary Edition (11 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely 10th Anniversary Edition starts from €21.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Can men wear Variety?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Variety?
People who enjoy musky and woody smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2005.