WS-H-1941

Chantilly

1941Men

warm spicy up front, then citrus, settling into vanilla.

Chantilly by Houbigant is a Oriental fragrance for women. Chantilly was launched in 1941. The nose behind this fragrance is Marcel Billot. Top notes are Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Spices, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Tonka…

warm spicy citrus vanilla woody

Nose: Marcel Billot

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot, Fruity Notes
Heart· 2–4h
Spices, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

92%

74%

67%

53%

52%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall31%Winter31%Spring24%Summer14%Day62%Night38%Wears female63%

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 date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Chantilly smell like?

warm spicy up front, then citrus, settling into vanilla. Dominant accords: warm spicy, citrus, vanilla.

What notes are in Chantilly?

Top: Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot, Fruity Notes. Heart: Spices, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine. Base: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Musk.

How long does Chantilly last?

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

Is Chantilly loud?

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

What season is Chantilly best for?

Fall is the top pick (31%). Winter is second at 31%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Chantilly?

Day wear leads at 62%. Night is a secondary pick at 38%.

Is Chantilly for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 63% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Chantilly?

Composed by Marcel Billot. Released in 1941.