The smell in short
The first thing you smell is white currant and nectarine. The heart brings tuberose and lily-of-the-valley. On the skin it settles into musk and cashmere wood. Overall it smells white floral and sweet.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Blanc 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 St Dupont Blanc EDP
Blanc EDP is made by St Dupont. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €37. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Lancôme Variety and Chanel Gabrielle.
When in the day to wear Blanc
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
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Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Lancôme Variety and Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Emeralds last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and cashmere wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Blanc through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lancôme Variety and Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Emeralds spread further.
Blanc dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lancôme Variety (5 shared notes), Chanel Gabrielle (4 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Emeralds (5 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Emeralds starts from €18.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Blanc?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Blanc?
People who enjoy white floral and sweet smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2006.