72 community ratings

Cotton

Name: Cotton
Brand: Marc Jacobs

Perfumer: Carlos Viñals

2006WomenModern

7.0/ 10

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72 ratings

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Marc Jacobs Cotton is a clean, powdery women's scent built on citrus and florals; it has been discontinued, but its light character still suits spring and summer days.

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How does it perform?

From 64 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.2 /10

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

Sillage

5.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

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

Mandarin orange Orange Bergamot White peach

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine

Cotton

Lily of the valley Lavender

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Suede

White woods

Musk Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Synthetic
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Cotton smell like?

Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for work, leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine.

It opens with mandarin orange, orange, bergamot and white peach, which give a fresh, fruity citrus feel. Jasmine, cotton and lily of the valley bring a floral, powdery softness to the heart. Suede, white woods and musk lay a creamy, woody base underneath. Cotton and Dior Joy have a close profile.