WS-B-1997

Benetton Hot

1997unisex

woody up front, then powdery, settling into citrus.

Benetton Hot by Benetton is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Benetton Hot was launched in 1997. Top notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Apricot, Iris, Water Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Cedar and Oakmoss.

woody powdery citrus vanilla

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Apricot, Iris, Water Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

82%

79%

45%

40%

34%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall29%Winter27%Spring24%Summer19%Day72%Night28%Wears female41%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
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 office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Benetton Hot smell like?

woody up front, then powdery, settling into citrus. Dominant accords: woody, powdery, citrus.

What notes are in Benetton Hot?

Top: Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot. Heart: Apricot, Iris, Water Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss.

How long does Benetton Hot last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Benetton Hot loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Benetton Hot best for?

Fall is the top pick (29%). Winter is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Benetton Hot?

Day wear leads at 72%. Night is a secondary pick at 28%.

Is Benetton Hot for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 41% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.