Vera Wang Sheer Veil
The smell in short
It smells mostly white floral and lavender. Apple leaf and lily at the top, jasmine and mimosa in the middle and amber and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2005
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Sheer Veil 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
Vera Wang Sheer Veil in detail
Sheer Veil is made by Vera Wang.
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Sheer Veil: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its lavender side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €128. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Givenchy Amarige and Nino Cerruti 1881.
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.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by lavender and violet. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and lavender smells and notes like jasmine and amber. Less obvious notes include star anise, orange blossom and lavender. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Sheer Veil longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Givenchy Amarige and Nino Cerruti 1881 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sheer Veil dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Givenchy Amarige (9 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (10 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (8 shared notes) and Lancôme Variety (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lancôme Variety starts from €64.
Questions people ask
When did Sheer Veil come out?
It came out in 2005.
Can men wear Sheer Veil?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.