Someone likes fresh aromas, someone prefers the so-called compotes - sweet fruit compositions. Some are chasing new products, replenishing the collection, while others remain faithful to the classics. But almost everyone has at least one powdery fragrance.
Oddly enough, such a category as powdery fragrances does not exist in the perfume world. However, lovers and connoisseurs of toilet waters allocate a separate niche for them and stubbornly adhere to this classification. Why? Because this is a special world in which spirits have their own zest that distinguishes them from all the others. As a rule, all fragrances belonging to the powdery family are quite sweet, slightly dry, rich and sillage. It's hard not to recognize them: velvet chords envelop almost from the first notes, they are incredibly feminine and sophisticated.
This effect is achieved thanks to the special components used in the pyramid - violet, orris root, hyacinth, tonka bean, rose and even patchouli.
Powder fragrances bestseller list
In search of the very perfect perfume with which you can go to the ball and to work, girls have to listen to more than one fragrance. To make your search easier, below are the most popular, proven toilet waters. Listen and choose your best powdery fragrance.
Prada Infusion d'iris
Perfume belongs to the category of floral, woody musky. Great for cold seasons, can feel heavy and stuffy when warm.
Top notes open with a citrus freshness that fades into floral-woody notes of iris and mastic. The base adds sillage: smoky vetiver is adjacent to incense, resinous cedar and benzoin. Powderiness and sweetness of the fragrance comes from iris.
In 2008, the fragrance was awarded the best new fragrance of the year.
Chanel No 19 Poudre
Whatever powdery fragrances you prefer, sooner or later pay attention to this perfume from Chanel. Elegant and sophisticated, it is definitely worth the money.
The fragrance will suit both adult ladies and girls. The pyramid pleases with smooth transitions of all notes, sounding delicate, but at the same time bright and unhackneyed.
A light citrus accord is heard in the top notes, turning into a floral heart of the fragrance with powdery iris and delicate jasmine. The base features a woody theme (tonka bean and vetiver) and white musk.
The fragrance is very delicate, persistent, with a medium sillage. Fits well on the skin. But, like all perfumes from Chanel, it is not for everyone.
Bvlgari Petits et Mamans
Not a very popular and promoted brand boasts a very interesting perfume that connoisseurs will like. Names of powdery fragrances (and not only powdery ones)they usually do not shine with originality, so Bvlgari distinguished themselves against their background. The name "Kids and Moms" immediately sets you in a certain mood, and the contents of the bottle resemble the smell of baby powder or body milk. Unusual for toilet water, agree.
Top notes reveal citrus freshness and subtle notes of rosewood. Chamomile appears in the heart (someone even says that there is too much chamomile), rose and sunflower. The base is dominated by powdery accords, iris, peach and vanilla. The most noticeable notes when applied to the skin are powder, chamomile and vanilla. Apparently, because of them, persistent associations with babies and powder arise.
The fragrance is delicate, not harsh, sits close to the skin. Another feature of toilet water is that it does not contain alcohol.
Cacharel Noa
Elegant bottle, reminiscent of a pearl, will be a worthy decoration of a collection of fragrances. Despite the predominance of floral accords, it has a slight dry sweetness, which makes the perfume fit the description of "powdery fragrances".
At the beginning of the composition, fruity-floral accords are heard with a languid aftertaste of white musk (peach, plum, white freesia and peony). In the heart, fruit completely gives way to flowers, and we hear the dominant lily surrounded by jasmine, rose, lilies of the valley and ylang ylang. The base is heavier and spicier: vanilla and coffee sit next to sandalwood, tonka bean, white cedar and incense. And all this sweet-woody splendor is seasoned with coriander.
The fragrance is very cozy and delicate, unfairly neglected. Yes, he does not shout about himself and does not stick out the hostess from the crowd, but he is comfortable in him, like in his favorite cashmere turtleneck. Powdery fragrances for women tend to be more intense. This one is delicate due to the green notes in the pyramid.
Kenzo Flower
Bright hit of the distant 2000. Then every self-respecting and fashion-conscious girl smelled like him. Easily recognizable even now, a decade later, and still popular in the "powder fragrance" niche.
The top notes of the pyramid open with a fruity-floral splash: hawthorn flowers and rose coexist with blackcurrant berries and a slight sourness of mandarin. The very velvety powdery accords of rose and Parma violet, complemented by the subtle freshness of jasmine, sound in the heart. Base notes of vanilla, incense and white musk.
Perfume belongs to the Oriental Floral family. The aroma is thick, rich, persistent, leaving behind a plume. It stays on the skin for more than 7 hours, gradually becoming tame and gentle.
Chloe Love
The fragrance belongs to the floral musky family. If you are wondering what a real powdery perfume is, then Love is the best example to understand what it is.
Someone may find it too heavy and stuffy precisely because of its powderiness, not diluted with anything.
At the beginning of the composition, orange blossom and pink pepper are announced, but they are practically not felt. But the notes of the heart are immediately heard:lilac, hyacinth, iris and heliotrope. Powdery notes, rice and musk show through in the base.
The fragrance is very persistent and sillage. Stays on skin for over 8 hours. It reveals itself differently depending on the weather: honey chords may appear or lilac begins to dominate. And all this in a powder haze.
Cerruti 1881
Many will be surprised to know that the floral "1881" belongs to the category of "powdery fragrances". After all, nothing powdery is heard in it. At first sight. However, if you look at the pyramid, it becomes clear where this powderiness comes from.
Top notes are very delicate, floral: rose and iris side by side with white flowers of jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley, complemented by a slight bitterness of mimosa, velvety violet and tart freshness of bergamot. In the heart, the fragrance becomes deeper and more ambiguous: floral chords of iris, geranium, narcissus, tuberose are generously seasoned with coriander. In addition, notes of chamomile and rosewood enter. In the base, the fragrance becomes quite woody with a slight vanilla aftertaste.
Be sure to apply to the skin before buying, otherwise an unpleasant surprise may await: the skin may open quite unexpectedly.
Which powdery fragrances to choose, suitable for your mood and attitude, it's up to you. The main thing is that you feel comfortable in perfume.
