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Ciao Eau de Toilette by Houbigant (1980): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Houbigant/Ciao

Ciao by Houbigant

Eau de Toilette / 1980

Ciao

Eau de Toilette · FEMININE

7.7/ 1024 ratings

FloralWoodyChypre

Green

Fruity

Released: 1980
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Givaudan
Origin: France

CiaoHoubigant

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Palisander Rosewood Rosewood Basil Cumin Fruits

Heart notes

Lily Of The Valley

Carnation Iris Orris Root Cassis

Base notes

Ambergris Cedar

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

The character

Floral

Woody

Chypre

Green

Fruity

Spicy

Earthy

Leathery

aromatic

fresh spicy

white floral

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

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity9.3 / 10

Sillage6.0 / 10

Value7.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day100%

Night67%

Audience skew

Male0%
Female83%
Unisex17%

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.7/10

Excellent

24 ratings

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Ciao compared

Ciao vs Cialenga Houbigant & Balenciaga Ciao vs Pyramid Houbigant & Schlossparfumerie Ciao vs Moto Ondoso Houbigant & Le Cult 1944 Ciao vs Singularis Houbigant & Ess-Bouquet

Frequently asked

What does Ciao by Houbigant smell like?+

Ciao by Houbigant features a layered composition opening with Lemon, Osmanthus, and Green Notes at the top, Jasmine, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang at the heart, Sandalwood, Musk, and Oakmoss in the base. The overall character is floral, woody, chypre.

What are the notes in Ciao?+

Top notes: Lemon, Osmanthus, Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Palisander Rosewood, and Rosewood. Heart notes: Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily Of The Valley, Hyacinth, and Carnation. Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Benzoin, and Amber.

Is Ciao for men or women?+

Ciao by Houbigant is designed for women.

Who created Ciao?+

Ciao was created by Givaudan for Houbigant.

When was Ciao released?+

Ciao by Houbigant was launched in 1980 as a Eau de Toilette.

What fragrances are similar to Ciao?+

Fragrances similar to Ciao include Ciao by Vince Camuto, Ciao by Hilde Soliani, Ciao Pour Femme by Riiffs Perfumes, Bella Ciao by BESTSELLER, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Ciao by Houbigant is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Ciao was launched in 1980. Top notes are Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes, Lemon, Palisander Rosewood, Basil and Osmanthus; middle notes are Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Cassis; base notes are Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk, Benzoin and Cedar.