31 community ratings

Altea

2022WomenModern

6.6/ 10

Community score
31 ratings

L'Erbolario Altea is a women's perfume that opens with citrus, then turns floral and fruity over a soft, sweet and powdery base.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

65% 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

Orange Lemon blossom Neroli Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Common marshmallow

Pear White rose Peach blossom

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Musk Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Powdery

What does Altea smell like?

The opening brings orange, lemon blossom, neroli and bergamot in a bright citrus lift. The heart adds common marshmallow, pear, white rose and peach blossom, floral and fruity in a gentle way. In the base, vetiver, musk and vanilla settle everything onto a sweet, powdery surface.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most see it as feminine and modern. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and The Body Shop Love ETC... have a close profile.