111 community ratings

Cio Cio San

Name: Cio Cio San
Brand: Parfums MDCI

Perfumer: Cécile Zarokian

2015WomenModern

7.4/ 10

Community score
111 ratings

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Parfums MDCI Cio Cio San is a fresh, citrusy and floral scent with a powdery, sweet fruity touch, a light and bright perfume for women.

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How does it perform?

From 86 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

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

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% 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

Lime Ginger Grapefruit Yuzu

Heart notesfirst few hours

Peony

Reed

Lychee

Oolong tea

Cherry blossom

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Cedar Gaiac wood

Oolong tea

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Powdery

What does Cio Cio San smell like?

It opens with lime, ginger, grapefruit and yuzu, a sharp and sparkling start. The heart brings peony, lychee and cherry blossom, soft and fruity, while oolong tea and reed keep it airy. Musk, cedar and gaiac wood settle underneath as a powdery base.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Kenzo Kenzo Amour I Love U and Lancôme Miracle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.