58 community ratings

Proposal

2018UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.7/ 10

Community score
58 ratings

Haute Fragrance Company Proposal is a fresh, floral unisex scent that opens with black tea and bergamot and moves into orange blossom and jasmine.

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Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 52 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% 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

Blackcurrant bud Black tea Italian bergamot Almond

Heart notesfirst few hours

Orange blossom Lychee Jasmine sambac absolute Heliotrope

Italian jasmine

Dried fruits

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Teakwood Orris butter Vanilla Tonka bean absolute White musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Powdery
Creamy

What does Proposal smell like?

The top pairs blackcurrant bud, black tea, bergamot and almond, while the heart brings orange blossom, lychee, jasmine and heliotrope. Vanilla, tonka bean and white musk sweeten the base and give it a powdery, creamy softness.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Though it is classed as unisex, voters read it as more feminine. Parfums de Marly Delina (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Pride Peace & Love have a close profile.