How it smells
The first thing you smell is lavender. The heart brings herbal notes and fruity and spicy notes. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and woody notes. Overall it smells woody and mossy.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Don Carlos 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
About Shirley May Don Carlos EDT
Don Carlos EDT is made by Shirley May. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
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 Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Alkemia Perfumes Bacchante. Base notes like oakmoss and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Shirley May perfumes
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Darknet, Black Car and Jenny.
The style of Don Carlos
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by mossy and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and mossy smells and notes like herbal notes and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 3.84 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Alkemia Perfumes Bacchante.
When in the day to wear Don Carlos
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Don Carlos dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Beau De Jour (2 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Danger Pour Homme Parfum Cologne (3 shared notes), Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex (3 shared notes) and Alkemia Perfumes Bacchante (3 shared notes).
Quick answers
What is the best season for Don Carlos?
Fall.
Can women wear Don Carlos?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.