What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is pineapple and black currant. The heart brings patchouli and rosemary. On the skin it settles into benzoin and vanilla. Overall it smells woody and fruity.
- Came out
- 1997
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Sonia Rykiel 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 Sonia Rykiel EDT
Sonia Rykiel EDT carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun.
Sonia Rykiel price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €14. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Jil Sander Sun and Clandestine Angel Heart.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fruity and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fruity smells and notes like patchouli and benzoin. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, iris and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
When in the day to wear Sonia Rykiel
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its gourmand side feels cosy and rich after dark.
More from Sonia Rykiel
The house has 18 perfumes here, led by Le Parfum, Variety and Le Parfum Sonia Rykiel Extrait.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Perfumes that smell like Sonia Rykiel
Similar picks to try: Sonia Rykiel Variety (19 shared notes), Jil Sander Sun (10 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (10 shared notes) and Clandestine Angel Heart (12 shared notes).
More questions
Does Sonia Rykiel last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did Sonia Rykiel come out?
It came out in 1997.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.