135 community ratings

Joséphine

Name: Joséphine
Brand: Rancé 1795

Perfumer: Francois Rancé

WomenClassic

7.6/ 10

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135 ratings

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Rancé 1795 Joséphine is a fresh, floral women's perfume whose powdery, creamy base softens the green edges, and it sits comfortably in everyday wear.

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How does it perform?

From 110 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

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

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.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Joséphine smell like?

Joséphine lasts well on the skin and its sillage is moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions, though evening gets votes too. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic.

It opens on ylang-ylang, jasmine, hawthorn, lilac and hyacinth, freshened by bergamot and peony. In the heart, iris, galbanum and violet leaf bring a green, powdery feel, with clove adding a light spice. The base of Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and white musk settles into a sweet, creamy, woody finish.