124 community ratings

Un Cœur en Mai

Perfumer: Patricia de Nicolaï

2009WomenClassic

7.6/ 10

Community score
124 ratings

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Parfums MDCI Un Cœur en Mai is a fresh, green, citrusy women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer.

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How does it perform?

From 89 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.0 /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

Sicilian bergamot Blackcurrant Galbanum Paraguayan petigrain Melon

Heart notesfirst few hours

Black pepper Coriander Bulgarian rose

Moroccan mimosa

Bourbon geranium

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Precious woods

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Powdery

What does Un Cœur en Mai smell like?

Sicilian bergamot, blackcurrant and galbanum open it cool and green, with melon adding a soft fruity edge. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and Moroccan mimosa bring a floral, powdery side, while black pepper and coriander add a light spiced line. Musk and precious woods form a quiet base.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the votes. Close to half of voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur and Roja Parfums Neroli.