S
vanilla up front, then amber, settling into powdery.
About
S by Shakira is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. S was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top note is Jasmine; middle note is Sandalwood; base notes are Vanille, Amber and Benzoin. Shakira is launching her new fragrance S Shakira in cooperation with Puig…
Nose: Olivier Cresp
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin 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 vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does S smell like?
vanilla up front, then amber, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: vanilla, amber, powdery.
What notes are in S?
Top: Jasmine. Heart: Sandalwood. Base: Vanille, Amber, Benzoin.
How long does S last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is S loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is S best for?
Fall is the top pick (34%). Spring is second at 25%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for S?
Day wear leads at 70%. Night is a secondary pick at 30%.
Is S for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 85% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made S?
Composed by Olivier Cresp. Released in 2010.
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