Spanish Veil
Edward BessEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Spanish Veil vs. Heliotrope
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Spanish Veil | Heliotrope | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2016 | 1989 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Carlos Benaïm | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Spanish Veil
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Sweet
Amber
Aromatic
Heliotrope
Vanilla
Almond
Powdery
Sweet
Amber
Nutty
Fruity
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
AlmondOrange BlossomPetitgrainBergamot
Heart
Sandalwood
HeliotropeIrisYlang-YlangJasmineRose
Base
Tonka BeanGuaiac Wood
VanillaTonka BeanTolu BalsamPeru BalsamMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Spanish Veil | Heliotrope | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The smoky note doesn't announce itself. It lingers beneath the vanilla, giving this something other sweet woody fragrances lack, a memory of smoke that pulls you back in. It's not dramatic.Spanish Veil
Heliotrope is the fragrance people sleep on, then discover years later and regret not buying sooner. That marzipan-almond sweetness is genuine, but the balsam and iris give it actual depth beyond.Heliotrope