58 community ratings

Poudre Impériale

2016UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.1/ 10

Community score
58 ratings

slm - sous le manteau Poudre Impériale is a unisex scent led by jasmine, benzoin and tonka bean, floral, sweet and powdery in character.

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Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 50 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

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

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

69% 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

Jasmine Benzoin Cedar Tonka bean Frankincense Black pepper Pink pepper Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy
Resinous
Smoky

What does Poudre Impériale smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer come well behind. It is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and business. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as leaning both ways.

Jasmine carries the floral side, while benzoin and tonka bean sweeten it and add a creamy softness. Cedar and frankincense build a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base. Bergamot, black pepper and pink pepper add a spicy lift. The result is a warm, powdery scent.