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Dries Van Noten

Bitter Splash

Perfumer: Suzy Le Helley

2024UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10
Community score
64 ratings
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Dries Van Noten Bitter Splash is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and suits casual days and leisure time best.

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How does it perform?

From 67 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
6.1 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Woody
  7. Powdery
  8. Leathery

What does Bitter Splash smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. Leisure, daytime and office are the occasions named most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits in the middle rather than leaning either way.

It opens with cypress and grapefruit, fresh and slightly bitter. Carrot seed, orris root and geranium then turn it powdery and floral. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and leather lays down a woody, faintly leathery floor, with the green and fruity touches staying in the background.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Cypress
    • Grapefruit
  2. First hours

    • Carrot seed
    • Orris root
    • Geranium
  3. Towards evening

    • Vetiver
    • Cedarwood
    • Leather

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Summer
  • 34%
    Spring
  • 22%
    Autumn
  • 10%
    Winter
  • Casual
    27%
  • Daytime
    21%
  • Office
    19%
  • Evening
    13%
  • Sport
    11%
  • Nighttime
    10%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026