Raphaël 1
8.0Raphaël 4711 · 1985
Citrus · Floral · Fruity
Raphaël 1 by Raphaël 4711 is a women's perfume that sets the freshness of bergamot, lemon and peach over a floral heart of rose and jasmine, then warms it with vanilla and sandalwood; it has been discontinued.
It opens bright, with citrus and fruity notes joined by green notes and rosewood. The heart is floral and powdery, built from rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, carnation and iris. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin sweeten the scent, sandalwood and patchouli add woody depth, and ambergris, opoponax and civet leave an oriental, resinous, slightly animal trail.
Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters score them high, though the number of votes is small. With its rich oriental-floral build, it reads clearly feminine. Its profile is close to Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Marbert Marbert Woman.
