45 community ratings

Pétales de Magnolia

2024WomenModern

6.6/ 10

Community score
45 ratings

Houbigant Pétales de Magnolia is a fresh, floral scent with green and fruity touches softened by a sweet, creamy feel, and it reads as feminine.

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How does it perform?

From 38 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /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

Medium risk

53% 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

Peppermint Honey pomelo Nashi pear

Heart notesfirst few hours

Coconut blossom

Magnolia

Dried apricot

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sandalwood Tonka bean Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Creamy

What does Pétales de Magnolia smell like?

Peppermint, honey pomelo and nashi pear open with coolness and fruit. At the heart, magnolia, coconut blossom and dried apricot give the floral side a creamy, sweet turn. Sandalwood, tonka bean and musk close it on a soft, warm base.

Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and work. Most see its character as feminine, with some calling it modern. Byredo Mojave Ghost and Gritti Puro have a close profile.