Presence by Houbigant
Women 1929
Description
Presence by Houbigant is a chypre fragrance for women. Introduced to the market in 1929, this composition was created by perfumer Raymond Kling. Its opening features a vibrant top note of apple, aldehydes, neroli, lemon, and bergamot. The heart reveals floral and woody elegance with iris root, heliotrope, carnation, and jasmine. The base settles on a warm and persistent foundation…
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When to wear it (votes)
- Winter 24%
- Spring 26%
- Summer 17%
- Autumn 33%
- Day 58%
- Night 42%
Key notes
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Top
apple
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Heart
orris root
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Base
oakmoss
Community
56 votes
- Positive 86%
- Negative 13%
- Neutral 1.8%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
221 votes
What do you think?
Tied for the lead Love it / Like it
56 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Autumn
46 votes
Time of day
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31 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Presence
Presence by Houbigant is a chypre fragrance for women. Introduced to the market in 1929, this composition was created by perfumer Raymond Kling. Its opening features a vibrant top note of apple, aldehydes, neroli, lemon, and bergamot. The heart reveals floral and woody elegance with iris root, heliotrope, carnation, and jasmine. The base settles on a warm and persistent foundation of oakmoss, musk, cedar, vetiver, spices, ambergris, patchouli, and sandalwood.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers White flowers Woods and mosses Spices Musk, amber and animalic
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
29 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
36 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
16 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
12 votes
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