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Costume National

So Nude (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

2012WomenModern
6.8/ 10
Community score
90 ratings
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Costume National So Nude Eau de Parfum opens with cardamom and neroli and moves into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, tuberose and damask rose, a fresh, powdery scent for women.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 81 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
5.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
6.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

59% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Powdery
  8. Creamy

What does So Nude (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Cardamom, neroli and cumin start it off with a spicy freshness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, tuberose and damask rose form a floral core, while patchouli, Virginia cedar and sandalwood add a woody base. The fruity and sweet sides soften into a creamy, powdery texture.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear. Most voters find it feminine. Amouage Reflection Man and Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Cardamom
    • Neroli
    • Cumin
  2. First hours

    • Ylang-ylang
    • Tuberose
    • Damask rose
  3. Towards evening

    • Patchouli
    • Virginia cedar
    • Sandalwood

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Spring
  • 30%
    Autumn
  • 22%
    Summer
  • 14%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    26%
  • Casual
    24%
  • Office
    18%
  • Evening
    15%
  • Nighttime
    12%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026