123 community ratings

Vacances (2015)

2015WomenClassic

8.2/ 10

Community score
123 ratings

Jean Patou Vacances is a fresh, green floral led by jasmine, rose and mimosa; it has been discontinued, and it suits women and the warmer days of spring and summer.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 100 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% 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

Jasmine Rose Mimosa Lilac Musk Hyacinth Styrax Galbanum

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Powdery
Creamy

What does Vacances (2015) smell like?

Jasmine, rose and mimosa form a floral core, which lilac and hyacinth brighten and galbanum edges with green. Musk and styrax sweeten it and pull it towards a soft, powdery, creamy feel, with a faint spicy trace behind.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a trail without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Guerlain Idylle Love Blossom and Aerin Lilac Path have a close profile.