The smell in short
The first thing you smell is martini and grapefruit. The heart brings orange blossom and ginger. On the skin it settles into vanilla and tobacco leaf. Overall it smells citrus and aromatic.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Achilles 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 Vicky Tiel Achilles EDT
Achilles EDT comes from Vicky Tiel. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €22. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Amouage Outlands and Mont Blanc Individuel.
Achilles through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, winter, summer and fall. If you need something for fall, Dolce&Gabbana The One for Men is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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How far Achilles spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Amouage Outlands and Rayhaan Terra spread further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like orange blossom and vanilla. Less obvious notes include basil leaf, cardamom and amber. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Amouage Outlands and Rayhaan Terra last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and tobacco leaf are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Achilles, try these
Similar picks to try: Dolce&Gabbana The One for Men (6 shared notes), Amouage Outlands (5 shared notes), Rayhaan Terra (5 shared notes) and Mont Blanc Individuel (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Achilles?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Achilles to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.