Emeraude

Emeraude by Coty is a feminine-leaning eau de toilette from 1921 in the budget price tier. It opens with bergamot, lemon and sweet orange, moves into ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine and dries down to vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
Sweet Orange Juicy and cheerful. The friendliest citrus there is.

Heart

Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.

Dry-down

Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.

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