82 community ratings

Sonnet 18

2014WomenModern

8.1/ 10

Community score
82 ratings

Annette Neuffer Sonnet 18 is a fresh, floral women's scent that pairs bergamot and red bitter orange with orange blossom, jasmine sambac and mimosa.

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How does it perform?

From 77 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

94% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bergamot

Red bitter orange

Mandarin orange leaf

Heart notesfirst few hours

Orange blossom Jasmine sambac Mimosa

Bulgarian Rosa alba

Linden blossom CO2

Broom

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Styrax Ambrette

Honey absolute

Indian sandalwood Bourbon vetiver Tonka bean Cedarwood Vanilla absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody

What does Sonnet 18 smell like?

It opens with citrus and mandarin orange leaf, then the heart brings orange blossom, jasmine sambac, mimosa and Bulgarian Rosa alba. Honey absolute, vanilla absolute and tonka bean sweeten the base, while sandalwood, vetiver and cedarwood add a woody floor. Green and spicy touches keep it from turning too soft.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It suits leisure and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine.