Benetton Hot by Benetton
Men Women 1997
Description
Benetton Hot by Benetton is an oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 1997, this composition features Brazilian rosewood, mandarin, lemon, and bergamot in its top notes. The heart reveals blackcurrant, iris, water jasmine, and valley lily, while the base settles on vanilla, sandalwood, amber, musk, cedar, and oakmoss.
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Key notes
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Top
Brazilian Rosewood
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Heart
Apricot
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Base
vanilla
Community
1,060 votes
- Positive 72%
- Negative 19%
- Neutral 8.6%
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About Benetton Hot
Benetton Hot by Benetton is an oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 1997, this composition features Brazilian rosewood, mandarin, lemon, and bergamot in its top notes. The heart reveals blackcurrant, iris, water jasmine, and valley lily, while the base settles on vanilla, sandalwood, amber, musk, cedar, and oakmoss.
Woods and mosses Flowers Spices Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
449 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
494 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
258 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
232 votes
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Fran Serri
I wanted this at 15, rushed to buy it when I heard it was still alive, but I got bored after one afternoon. It causes olfactory fatigue and I no longer like it.
Johadia
I tried an old bottle today; the recent reformulation is a disaster. But the original dries down to an exquisite, elegant scent. For the price, it’s a steal.
Miriam Huerta
It opens with alcohol, then woody and citrus notes. Over time, it becomes powdery with amber and oakmoss. Smells rich, not sweet or invasive, but on my skin it lasts only about 10 minutes.
SusanaMor
At first, it smells like a very woody man, then baby powder and talc. After two hours, it’s sweet with fruit and vanilla. I’ve loved it; it will be one of my favorites.
Adictaalodulce22
It’s a steal for the price. Smells like baby powder and talc. At first on my skin it smells like pizza, which is weird, but then it settles into talc and stays that way. Lasts about 5 hours.
Troylo
It brings back memories of 90s hair salons: tobacco, hairspray, and mixed perfumes. Upon opening, it smells of aldehydes, then flowers and sweet woods. It’s feminine, lasts well, and I grabbed it for £5 as a room spray.
Cami12345
Smells nice, like baby cologne, but the longevity wasn’t great. Won’t be buying it again.
Yasmin2015
Smells like makeup powder. Lasts like a body mist, but for the price, it’s pretty good. Edit: It’s the Chanel Allure in body mist version 😆
CookieCat
I don’t get the hate on this classic; every perfume smells different on every skin. On my nose, it opens fruity and woody, develops into floral and amber notes with prominent oakmoss. Unfortunately, it’s been reformulated several times, though I have a 2015 bottle that still respects the original formula.
Pauline
I’m giving it a bad rating. Smells more floral than citrus or woody, but you only notice that when you first apply it. It doesn’t last on skin or clothes. It’s a shame because the scent is pleasant, especially since there are cheaper perfumes that last longer.
Anfítrite
Small Kenny Green. This fragrance, along with Cold, keeps me curious. Even though I haven’t tried it, I can assure you it’s not a clone or copy of Allure; Hot came out in 1997 and Allure in 1999, according to Fragrantica. Any resemblance is due to the era and style, or maybe Allure copied Hot. I just wanted to clarify that when two perfumes sound alike, the cheaper one isn’t always the copycat. I’m not saying if it’s good or bad since I haven’t used it, but I’m hoping to try it soon. Cheers.
Carola_cl
I bought it blindly based on the price and reviews, expecting it to be like Allure. Mistake. I identified a note I hate in many perfumes: iris, the same one I can’t stand in Anaïs Anaïs and Grès’ Cabotine. Allure doesn’t have that, but here it’s too sweet and loud. The good news is I learned to spot that unpleasant note to avoid it in the future. If you like it or it doesn’t bother you, it could be a great budget option. Edit: I absolutely love the base notes; on my skin, it has eternal longevity, still smelling right up against my skin the next day. What a pity I don’t like the heart.
Suri 21
A bit sweet for being purely citrusy; you can detect the sandalwood and palo santo, yet it remains feminine and elegant. The best way to describe it is fruity, citrus, and woody. For me, who adores fruity gourmands, this is too exquisite.
HIOM84
Super delicious! Much more feminine than anything and very similar to Allure. On women, it’s incredible. Girls, it’s a super budget-friendly Allure.
xelkor
A while ago I bought Cold and since I loved it so much, I decided to buy its companion. The expectations were exceeded: Hot is very good, balanced, and rich in nuances. Plus, it has those three B’s we love (Good, Beautiful, and Cheap). It smells citrusy and fruity at first, but with a woody aura noticeable the moment you spray it, accompanying you until the very end. The fruity part is feminine thanks to the apricot, but don’t be alarmed because it fades over time, leaving a very pleasant blend. It’s sweet (also citrusy), creamy, velvety, and has a talc-like touch that gives it that vintage vibe I adore. The notes that stand out the most are sandalwood, rosewood, and vanilla. If you like perfumes with sandalwood, run and try them. I was very surprised by the longevity: 12 hours with strong projection for the first 3 hours and moderate sillage, all on my skin. The projection and sillage are normal, but the longevity wasn’t what I expected; I thought around 6 hours. It’s versatile, suitable for any season, though I prefer it in spring and autumn; it also works well in summer. Ideal for a signature scent, work, or hanging out with colleagues. Unisex? Yes, slightly more feminine but nothing heavy. Many websites already list it as unisex, and I think it’s a hit. If you want to see more content, check out my YouTube channel: Perfúmate Con JL.
locadelosperfumes
It’s too citrusy for me and very masculine. I tried it in my adolescence. I’d give it another shot now that I’m an adult.
Melimontecino
It’s an elegant and versatile fragrance that looks good on any occasion. Although it has vanilla, it’s not very intense or cloying. To me, it seems more feminine than unisex. I had it a few years ago and would buy it again.
pathypooh
It’s a delicious scent. Woody, fresh, vanilla-infused, and fruity. I liked it a lot. It’s totally unisex and has great sillage and longevity. It’s vintage but smells super current. An affordable jewel, totally worth it.
_bembacolora
Hot is timeless, simply never goes out of style. Thanks to its woody notes, it’s elegant and nothing scandalous. In its dry down, after 2 hours, the woody scents stand out. My boyfriend goes crazy for it, and so do I.
guadalupe villalobos
Bought it again out of nostalgia; I wore it when I started working at 16 and couldn’t remember the scent until I saw it online at a ridiculous price. I wanted to relive those youthful days, though I admit it didn’t impress me this time. It smells more citrusy now, and I don’t detect the vanilla or fruits it promised. I bought it last year and have used it only a few times; I haven’t even noticed how long it lasts. It’s not a bad perfume, but simply not for me. Maybe my taste has changed over the years, and I no longer find it feminine; I prefer floral-fruity scents.
Me
The first time I tried it, I thought it was awful. It smells old-fashioned, nothing youthful as they claim, more like my grandmother’s lotion by tradition, not because it smells good. It’s very warm, spicy but flat.
Espartaco
Powdery and sweet, I love it. It’s like an R&B version of Myrurgia powders, with more sandalwood and a wonderful woody sweetness. It’s one of those cheap perfumes that survived the creamy woods trend. Beyond the initial phase of powdery apricot and citrus, it leaves a natural sweet cream with lots of rosewood, sandalwood, and plush vanilla, nothing cloying. It would be perfect if it didn’t have that artificial lacquer tone that sometimes comes through, but it’s not too obvious. It’s in the same vein as Dior’s Dolce Vita or Honeymoon Vanderbilt. Although it resembles Allure, during its evolution it recalls the great By from D&G and Very Valentino, with that refreshing, powdery, and sandalwood sweetness those discontinued scents had. However, it’s an illusion; By was the bomb, very androgynous and transparent, dry and sweet, but masculine. This Hot, with unisex undertones as it dries down, is a women’s fragrance. I use it by the bottleful because I can’t help using what I love, especially if it has sandalwood; it takes me to another world like a dog with a bone. It’s a very decent representative of early 21st-century sweet woods.
AnitaO
It’s a very affordable perfume; I bought it online even cheaper than in-store. It’s not like it has to be the eighth wonder of the world; it’s something economical, with a pleasant scent and good sillage. The room smells quite a while after. It’s light, I even gifted it as a present, and honestly, you’re good with this. It’s a light and cute perfume, and the bottle is fun.
Pauisu
I wear it on cold days; in me, the sandalwood and peach stand out. I was gifted it a long time ago and always keep a bottle. Its longevity is over 6 hours on me; it makes me feel comfortable. I don’t find it unisex at all, but very feminine.
LizGlz
One of my teenage perfumes; back then I’d bathe in HOT regardless of the time or season. Nowadays I don’t enjoy it as much; I feel it can be too much if you over-spray, but I remember it with great fondness.
mithos
I perceive it as a warm perfume; I only wear it in winter, perhaps due to its woody and vanilla base. I sense it’s somewhat masculine; it’s similar to the Golden Bear Tous, but I won’t buy it again.
nossion
I bought it based on the unisex description, and honestly, it doesn’t seem unisex to me. It’s a very vanilla perfume; even fresher, I find it sweet. I suppose that’s the perfume’s idea, to contrast with Cold, which I find extremely fresh. For the price, it’s more than okay, however, its aroma felt synthetic and feminine, totally to my dislike. It ended up being just a gift.
lalo
I bought it too, but unlike my friend nossion, I found it more feminine than masculine. I used it until I finished the bottle, but I wouldn’t buy it again, unless it’s to gift to a girl.
yesslagarde
Fresh, but not my favorite.
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