178 community ratings

Helicriss

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

6.5/ 10

Community score
178 ratings

Sylvaine Delacourte Helicriss is a discontinued unisex scent that ties the freshness of bergamot, rosemary and lemon to the warmth of immortelle and cinnamon.

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How does it perform?

From 138 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.6 /10

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

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

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

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 48% of votes are positive.

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

What does Helicriss smell like?

It opens fresh and green with bergamot, rosemary, lemon and grapefruit. In the heart, immortelle and cinnamon add a spicy warmth. The base of tonka bean, benzoin, patchouli, musk and frankincense sweetens the scent and settles it onto a powdery, woody footing.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and business wear. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it truly sits between the two. Lubin Black Jade and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.