Weil Chinchilla
How it smells
The first thing you smell is aldehydes. The heart brings geranium and jasmine. On the skin it settles into amber and civet. Overall it smells aldehydic and rose.
- Came out
- 1927
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Chinchilla 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
Weil Chinchilla in detail
Chinchilla is made by Weil.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aldehydic (100%), followed by rose and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy aldehydic and rose smells and notes like geranium and amber. Less obvious notes include orange and civetta. Perfume fans rate it 3.88 out of 5.
Which weather suits Chinchilla
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Chinchilla for work or evenings
It works in the day and at night.
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Quick answers
When did Chinchilla come out?
It came out in 1927.
Does Chinchilla last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.