The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Orange and bergamot at the top, jasmine and rose in the middle and patchouli and sandalwood at the base.
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
Mondaine 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
Yves De Sistelle Mondaine EDP in detail
Mondaine EDP comes from Yves De Sistelle. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like jasmine and patchouli. Less obvious notes include lily-of-the-valley and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
How far Mondaine spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Shiseido Zen and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Mondaine price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €41. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Shiseido Zen but less than Tom Ford Black Orchid.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
More from Yves de Sistelle
The house has 26 perfumes here, led by Thallium Black, Red Pearl and Thallium.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Shiseido Zen and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like patchouli and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Mondaine, try these
Similar picks to try: Shiseido Zen (8 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes), Lanvin Arpege (9 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Quick answers
Can I wear Mondaine to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear Mondaine?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.