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Parfums MDCI

La Surprise

Perfumer: Cécile Zarokian

2020WomenClassic
7.7/ 10
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Parfums MDCI La Surprise is a feminine scent that softens a fresh, floral character with sweet, fruity and powdery touches.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 40 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.1 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Powdery
  8. Creamy

What does La Surprise smell like?

Green notes, rhubarb, bergamot and cardamom give the top an open, lightly spicy start. In the heart, freesia, rose, white blossoms, violet and peach lead, and the floral side picks up a fruity sweetness and a creamy softness. At the base, a solar note, woody notes, patchouli, sandalwood and musk settle it onto a woody, powdery ground.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are its main settings. Most voters find it feminine. Stendhal Elixir Blanc and Jil Sander Style have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Green notes
    • Rhubarb
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Freesia
    • Rose
    • White blossoms
  3. Towards evening

    • Solar note
    • Woody notes
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Spring
  • 25%
    Autumn
  • 25%
    Summer
  • 17%
    Winter
  • Casual
    28%
  • Daytime
    25%
  • Office
    21%
  • Nighttime
    13%
  • Evening
    13%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026