16 community ratings

Eva

2002UnisexClassic

6.4/ 10

Community score
16 ratings

Santa Maria Novella Eva is a unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange with a spicy, woody body.

Compare

Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.2 /10

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

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

63% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Eva smell like?

The citrus notes give a fresh, sharp start. In the heart, pepper, nutmeg and Virginia cedar pull that freshness onto a dry, spicy footing. Tobacco and Java vetiver sit at the base, while the floral and oriental accords stay in the background and add a touch of warmth.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither disappears on skin nor fills a room. The votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Sitting between masculine and feminine, it suits anyone who likes fresh citrus alongside spice. Its profile is close to Cerruti 1881 Black and Yves Saint Laurent Myslf.