La Surprise
MDCI ParfumsEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
La Surprise vs. Duchessa
Duchessa rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| La Surprise | Duchessa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2020 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Cécile Zarokian | Luca Gritti |
Scent DNA
Main accords
La Surprise
Powdery
Woody
Fruity
Green
Musky
Floral
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Duchessa
Cherry
Warm Spicy
Almond
Sweet
Nutty
Fruity
Iris
Metallic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesBergamotCardamomRhubarb
Black CherryBitter OrangeSaffron Blossom
Heart
PeachFreesiaRoseVioletWhite Flowers
ChocolateCloveJasmine
Base
Solar NotesPatchouliMuskSandalwoodWoody Notes
Sweet AlmondIrisBrown Sugar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| La Surprise | Duchessa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The rhubarb opening isn't a trick, it's a promise. The white flowers that follow make sure you remember it. Fruity-floral, yes, but with a green bite that keeps it from sliding into sweet.La Surprise
If you want a fragrance that smells like a Venetian palazzo in autumn, this is it. Black cherry and clove create a cozy, opulent feel, but the iris in the drydown keeps it from being overly sweet.Duchessa