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Pierre Guillaume

Poudre de Riz

Perfumer: Pierre Guillaume

2012UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10
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192 ratings
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Pierre Guillaume Poudre de Riz is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built from rose, monoï, vanilla and powder.

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How does it perform?

From 153 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

74% 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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Powdery
  6. Creamy

What does Poudre de Riz smell like?

There are no separate layers here; the perfume reads as a single whole from start to finish. Rose sets a floral base, monoï pulls it towards a creamy, faintly tropical softness, and vanilla adds a gourmand sweetness. Powder wraps around all of it and gives the scent a clean, powdery face.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with fewer choosing summer. It is suggested mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, though it can read as unisex too.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 31%
    Autumn
  • 29%
    Spring
  • 25%
    Winter
  • 14%
    Summer
  • Casual
    24%
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Office
    19%
  • Evening
    16%
  • Nighttime
    15%

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