What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and fruity. Pineapple and black currant at the top, patchouli and rosemary in the middle and benzoin and vanilla at the base.
- Came out
- 1997
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
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
Sonia Rykiel Variety EDP in detail
Variety EDP comes from Sonia Rykiel. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its gourmand side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Variety price and value
In Europe it costs about €13, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Jil Sander Sun and Clandestine Angel Heart.
Its style
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.
More from Sonia Rykiel
This house has 18 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Le Parfum, Sonia Rykiel and Le Parfum Sonia Rykiel Extrait.
Variety longevity
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Sonia Rykiel and Jil Sander Sun. Base notes like benzoin and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun.
Perfumes that smell like Variety
These perfumes have a close smell: Sonia Rykiel (19 shared notes), Jil Sander Sun (10 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (10 shared notes) and Clandestine Angel Heart (12 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Variety unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Variety come out?
It came out in 1997.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.