ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

intimateenormous

Price value47

overpricedgreat value

Gender lean25

femininemasculine

Accord radar

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

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Full accord breakdown

Main accords

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Powdery

Iris

Woody

Violet

Earthy

Warm Spicy

Amber

Vanilla

Community profile

community votes

Longevity

very weak

weak

10%

moderate

24%

long lasting

42%

eternal

19%

Sillage

intimate

13%

moderate

41%

strong

24%

enormous

23%

Season

spring

22%

summer

fall

40%

winter

32%

Time of day

day

61%

night

39%

Gender

female

38%

more female

30%

unisex

30%

more male

male

Value

way overpriced

10%

overpriced

16%

58%

good value

10%

great value

What people say

What people love

highqualitymakeupysoftfragrancesmoothvelvetywellroundedgoodprojectionsillage

What people criticise

strongsoapystreakpolarizingheavypowderfeeloverlydatedharshmedicinalmetallic

Smells similar

by scent profile

90% match

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89% match

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powderyyellow floral

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

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Signature pair: Iris and Violet

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In plain words

The main accords of Ombre Mercure are powdery and iris. It opens with Violet Leaf, reveals Iris and Violet at its heart, and dries down to Benzoin and Sandalwood. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn, day or night.

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