Serge Dumonten on Sommeil
The smell in short
Main smell: sweet and gourmand. It opens with almond and bergamot, moves to heliotrope and honey and dries down to amber and benzoin.
- Came out
- 1989
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
on Sommeil 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 Serge Dumonten on Sommeil
on Sommeil is made by Serge Dumonten.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
More from Serge Dumonten
This house has 22 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Miss Dumonten, Mademoiselle Dumonten and Jean Marais.
Who will like on Sommeil
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by gourmand and caramel. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and gourmand smells and notes like heliotrope and amber. Less obvious notes include floral notes, orchid and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its sweet side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Montale Paris Sweet Oriental Dream is a lighter match.
on Sommeil sillage
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun.
on Sommeil dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Mugler A*Men (7 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (7 shared notes), Jil Sander Sun (7 shared notes) and Montale Paris Sweet Oriental Dream (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear on Sommeil?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did on Sommeil come out?
It came out in 1989.
How long does it last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.