WS-EL-1991

SpellBound

1991Men

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into white floral.

SpellBound by Estée Lauder is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. SpellBound was launched in 1991. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophia Grojsman. Top notes are Apricot, Fruity Notes, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lemon; middle notes are Carnation, Tuberose, Cardamom, Heliotrope, Narcissus, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lily; base…

warm spicy amber white floral woody

Nose: Sophia Grojsman

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Apricot, Fruity Notes, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
Carnation, Tuberose, Cardamom, Heliotrope, Narcissus, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Lily
Drydown· 6h+
Amber, Sandalwood, Opoponax, Vanilla, Benzoin, Civet, Cedar, Vetiver, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

85%

84%

70%

70%

62%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter43%Fall40%Spring10%Summer7%Night66%Day34%Wears female62%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does SpellBound smell like?

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into white floral. Dominant accords: warm spicy, amber, white floral.

What notes are in SpellBound?

Top: Apricot, Fruity Notes, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lemon. Heart: Carnation, Tuberose, Cardamom, Heliotrope, Narcissus, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Lily. Base: Amber, Sandalwood, Opoponax, Vanilla, Benzoin, Civet, Cedar, Vetiver, Musk.

How long does SpellBound last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is SpellBound loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is SpellBound best for?

Winter is the top pick (43%). Fall is second at 40%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for SpellBound?

Night wear leads at 66%. Day is a secondary pick at 34%.

Is SpellBound for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 62% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made SpellBound?

Composed by Sophia Grojsman. Released in 1991.