13 community ratings

Raphaël 4

Name: Raphaël 4
Brand: Raphaël 4711

1985Women

8.3/ 10

Community score
13 ratings

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Raphaël 4711 Raphaël 4 is a floral, spicy women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery, resinous oriental character.

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Skunky's take: A classic that defies the years; my nose bows in respect.

How does it perform?

From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

5.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% 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

Pimento Peach Plum

Mace

Rosewood Coriander

Heart notesfirst few hours

Carnation Ylang-ylang Jasmine Tuberose Heliotrope Cinnamon Rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Benzoin Vanilla Sandalwood Cedarwood Ambergris

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous

What does Raphaël 4 smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters see it as a women's scent. It has been discontinued.

It opens with pimento, peach and plum, then moves into a floral heart of carnation, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. The base of vanilla, benzoin, musk and sandalwood sweetens it and closes on a woody warmth. Estēe Lauder Spellbound and La Prairie La Prairie have a close profile.