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Edward Bess

Spanish Veil

Perfumer: Carlos Benaïm

2016WomenClassic
7.3/ 10
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65 ratings
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Edward Bess Spanish Veil is a warm, sweet and gourmand oriental for women, with a spicy, woody backbone that suits autumn and winter evenings.

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How does it perform?

From 59 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% 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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery
  7. Creamy
  8. Smoky

What does Spanish Veil smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine.

As a whole it is warm and rounded: sandalwood and gaiac wood form a woody, faintly smoky frame, while tonka bean adds a creamy, powdery sweetness. The spice cuts through the sugar, so it stays dense and warm rather than candied.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 44%
    Autumn
  • 41%
    Winter
  • 14%
    Spring
  • Evening
    28%
  • Nighttime
    24%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Daytime
    14%
  • Office
    11%

Least picked for the office.

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