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Imprévu Perfume Oil by Coty (1965): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Coty/Imprévu

Imprévu by Coty

Perfume Oil / 1965

Imprévu

Perfume Oil · FEMININE

8.4/ 10187 ratings

FloralCitrusWoody

Chypre

Aldehydic

Released: 1965
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Bernard Chant

ImprévuCoty

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Violet Aldehydes

Heart notes

Carnation Orris

Base notes

Ambergris Bourbon Vetiver Woodsy Notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Citrus

Woody

Chypre

Aldehydic

Green

Leather

Spicy

Fresh

Earthy

aromatic

mossy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity7.0 / 10

Sillage4.7 / 10

Value6.7 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

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Winter

Day100%

Night50%

Audience skew

Male0%
Female59%
Unisex41%

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Ratings & reviews

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8.4/10

Excellent

187 ratings

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

Bernard Chant

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Frequently asked

What does Imprévu by Coty smell like?+

Imprévu by Coty features a layered composition opening with Bergamot, Neroli, and Coriander at the top, Jasmine, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang at the heart, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Musk in the base. The overall character is floral, citrus, woody.

What are the notes in Imprévu?+

Top notes: Bergamot, Neroli, Coriander, Bitter Orange, Violet, and Aldehydes. Heart notes: Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, and Orris. Base notes: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk, Oakmoss, Vetiver, and Benzoin.

Is Imprévu for men or women?+

Imprévu by Coty is designed for women.

Who created Imprévu?+

Imprévu was created by Bernard Chant for Coty.

When was Imprévu released?+

Imprévu by Coty was launched in 1965 as a Perfume Oil.

What fragrances are similar to Imprévu?+

Fragrances similar to Imprévu include Imprevu by Corniche D'Or, Complice by Coty, Chypre by Coty, Tendre Vetiver by RP Parfums, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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