Birth of Venus — Argos
Argos

Birth of Venus

  • Unisex
  • Eau de Parfum

Birth of Venus is a dry and elegant woody fragrance signed Argos. It opens on bergamot, peach, orange blossom and grapefruit, reveals narcissus, jasmine, rose and raspberry at its heart and rests on a base of amber, vetiver, sandalwood and cashmere wood.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

  1. Opening First minutes

    Bergamot · Peach · Orange blossom · Grapefruit · Lavender

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Narcissus · Jasmine · Rose · Raspberry · Cocoa

  3. Base Several hours

    Amber · Vetiver · Sandalwood · Cashmere wood · Labdanum

What its composition says

  • 15 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is fuller than usual.
  • 5 materials on top, 5 in the heart, 5 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
  • Narcissus: a niche material, declared by only 14 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
  • Bergamot: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 43% of the analysed perfumes contain it.

Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.

Scent profile

Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.

Wear time Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection Generous
fills a room

Ideal seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).

The success of Birth of Venus by Argos comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.

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