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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2006 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Songes
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This Serge Lutens offering has really divided the crowds. Some find it a realistic tropical dream, a frangipani soliflore that transports them to sun-drenched islands. Others think it's a screechy, synthetic floral that smells like shampoo or even gardenia. Love it or hate it, you can't dispute its powerful projection.
Divisive but captivating, Songes is a dreamlike tropical floral that doesn't shy away from its animalic edge. It's not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, but for those it clicks with, it's a rich, sophisticated love affair.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 60% | 67% |
| Fruity | 14% | 14% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 46% | 44% |
| Warm | 3% | 2% |
| Woody | 1% | 0% |
| Earthy | 2% | 0% |
| Animalic | 7% | 8% |
| Fresh | 6% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and tropical floral nature make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates or casual wear, especially in warmer climates. It could work for some formal events where a bold, lush floral is desired, but it's not a classic formal scent.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection, substantial longevity, and rich, occasionally indolic floral profile, Songes leans more towards special occasions. It's too bold and diffusive for most office environments but perfectly suited for a romantic date or a sophisticated evening event. Its tropical nuances also make it suitable for warm weather casual wear, but only with a light hand.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Yellow Floral, Sweet accords and Frangipani, Ylang-Ylang notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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