Ciel
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2010 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Pure DKNY
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Which Should You Buy?
Ciel is a divisive little number. Some adore its fresh, clean elegance, others find it shockingly basic for Amouage, smelling of cheap shampoo or dated soap. Expect creamy white florals, but be prepared for potential disappointment with its subtle character and sometimes fleeting presence.
This is a clean, comforting floral-woody scent, with a divisive vanilla note that some love and others can't detect. It's an easy reach for many, but others find it too subtle or even synthetic.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 44% | 53% |
| Fruity | 6% | 3% |
| Green | 13% | 6% |
| Sweet | 18% | 25% |
| Warm | 6% | 7% |
| Woody | 12% | 15% |
| Earthy | 4% | 3% |
| Animalic | 11% | 6% |
| Fresh | 19% | 15% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While some find it elegant enough for formal settings, its light nature means it's not a commanding choice. It isn't a dedicated sport scent, but its aquatic refreshness may suit light activity.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive nature and moderate sillage make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While some find it romantic or 'date night' worthy, its subtle projection means it won't dominate formal events, leaning more towards a comforting background scent.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Woody, White Floral accords and Amber, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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