13 community ratings

Hélène (2016)

2016WomenClassic

7.2/ 10

Community score
13 ratings

Rancé 1795 Hélène (2016) is a fresh, floral fragrance that sets a sweet, powdery bouquet over a green and fruity brightness. It is a women's perfume.

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How does it perform?

From 18 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

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

Sillage

5.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% 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.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Hélène (2016) smell like?

The top notes of currant, pear and lemon give a light, fruity start. In the heart, magnolia, neroli, rose and jasmine lead, while peach blossom and heliotrope add sweetness and a powdery touch, and pink pepper brings a little spice. The base of tonka bean, patchouli, musk and amber settles the scent on a creamy, resinous, woody footing.

Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of voters is small, so these ratings are tentative. The fresh, floral character sits close to everyday wear. Its profile is close to Montblanc Femme Individuelle and Lanvin Rumeur 2 Rose.