23 community ratings

Florence

Name: Florence
Brand: Swiss Arabian

WomenClassic

7.4/ 10

Community score
23 ratings

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Swiss Arabian Florence is a sweet, woody women's perfume that opens with aquatic notes, lemon and bergamot over a heart of vanilla, praliné and rose.

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How does it perform?

From 21 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% 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.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy

What does Florence smell like?

It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure and business days.

The opening stays light with aquatic notes, lemon and bergamot. Vanilla, praliné and rose then take over, bringing out the floral, fruity and gourmand side. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood give a woody footing, softened by musk, while a spicy, oriental, creamy warmth stays in the background.