874 community ratings

Pikovaya Dama

2014WomenClassic

8.1/ 10

Community score
874 ratings

Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama is a women's perfume that opens with neroli, Bulgarian rose and Sicilian lemon and settles into a sweet, woody base, suited to evenings and cooler seasons.

Compare

Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 811 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.8 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.1 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.0 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% 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

Neroli Bulgarian rose Sicilian lemon Calabrian bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Nutmeg Omani frankincense

Turkish iris

Atlas cedar Coriander

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Ceylonese sandalwood Bourbon vanilla Patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Pikovaya Dama smell like?

It starts with neroli, Bulgarian rose, Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot, a fresh, citrusy floral opening. In the heart, nutmeg, coriander, Turkish iris, Omani frankincense and Atlas cedar bring spice and wood. The base of musk, Ceylonese sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and patchouli leaves a creamy, sweet, powdery ground.

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters lean towards fall and spring, with winter ahead of summer, and evening and night out are the favored occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Xerjoff Ibitira and The Dua Brand Queen of Spades have a close profile.