How it smells
It smells mostly iris and amber. Ginger and bergamot at the top, iris and leather in the middle and amber and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Be Exceptional 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
St Dupont Be Exceptional EDT in detail
St Dupont is the house behind Be Exceptional EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
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When in the day to wear Be Exceptional
It works in the day and at night.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
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 Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur. Base notes like amber and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Be Exceptional sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur and Dior Homme.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2018.
Perfumes that smell like Be Exceptional
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (6 shared notes), Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur (6 shared notes), Dior Homme (6 shared notes) and Azzaro (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Be Exceptional?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Be Exceptional?
People who enjoy iris and amber smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2017.
What is the difference between Be Exceptional EDT and Be Exceptional Gold?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.