Shirley May Exotic
How it smells
Main smell: aromatic and white floral. It opens with lavender and mandarin orange, moves to coriander and lily and dries down to sandalwood and musk.
- Lasts
- 1 to 3 hours
- Best in
- spring
Exotic 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
Shirley May Exotic in detail
Exotic comes from Shirley May.
Best seasons to wear it
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.
Will people notice Exotic?
Projection is soft: people must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans spread further.
Other Shirley May perfumes
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Darknet, Black Car and Jenny.
Who will like Exotic
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by white floral and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and white floral smells and notes like coriander and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include bergamot, orange blossom and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.80 out of 5.
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.
Perfumes that smell like Exotic
Similar picks to try: Nino Cerruti 1881 (11 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (12 shared notes), Tom Ford Mandarino Di Amalfi (8 shared notes) and Lacoste (9 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does Exotic last long?
It lasts about 1 to 3 hours on skin.
Can women wear Exotic?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.