126 community ratings

Sideris

2009WomenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
126 ratings

Maria Candida Gentile Sideris is a sweet, spicy scent in which Turkish rose and rose meet resinous frankincense, myrrh and saffron.

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Skunky's take: I wandered into a flower garden and I am not leaving.

How does it perform?

From 94 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous
Smoky

What does Sideris smell like?

The top notes are labdanum, frankincense, myrrh, white pepper and saffron, so it opens spicy and resinous. Turkish rose and rose bring a floral softness to the heart, and woods, benzoin and sandalwood settle it into a woody, powdery, slightly smoky sweetness at the base.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It is classed as feminine, though a fair share of voters read it as masculine. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Or des Indes and Aedes de Venustas Œillet Bengale have a close profile.