How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and leather. Bergamot at the top, leather and galbanum in the middle and patchouli and black amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Morning Chess 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
About Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess EDP
Vilhelm Parfumerie is the house behind Morning Chess EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Morning Chess price and value
In Europe it costs about €317, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum and Lattafa Velvet Oud.
Vilhelm Parfumerie perfumes worth knowing
This house has 25 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Poets Of Berlin, The Oud Affair and Faces of Francis unisex.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Lattafa Velvet Oud has more depth.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring and winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, winter, fall and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Morning Chess 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 longer than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum. Base notes like patchouli and black amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by leather and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and leather smells and notes like leather and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.64 out of 5.
Morning Chess dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (3 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum (3 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (4 shared notes) and Vertus Bengal (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Vertus Bengal starts from €202.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Morning Chess come out?
It came out in 2015.
Is Morning Chess unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
How strong is it?
Medium: people near you can smell it.