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Shocking by Elsa Schiaparelli

Shocking by Elsa Schiaparelli

1937for women

Perfumer: Jean Carles

8.3/10

139 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Shocking by Elsa Schiaparelli is a popular Floral Animal fragrance for women. It was introduced in 1937. Shocking was created by Jean Carles. Top notes are Bergamot, Tarragon and Aldehydes; middle notes include Jasmine, Rose, Honey and Ylang-ylang; base notes include Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Carnation. It is best suited to autumn and winter. Most wearers rate it very long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity
Most rate it 10/10: very long-lasting
Sillage
Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons
Autumn and winter (65% of season votes)
Worn by
Mostly women, 72% of votes
Smells mainly
floral, animal, spicy
Review

Fragrance pyramid

15 notes

Shocking features 15 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

139 ratings

8.3

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

120 ratings

8.8

Most rate it 10 of 10.

Sillage

115 ratings

8.1

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

189 season votes

  • Spring22%
  • Summer13%
  • Autumn33%
  • Winter31%

Who wears it

  • Men15%
  • Unisex14%
  • Women72%

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How matching works

Every perfume is compared on up to five signals. Community accord votes weigh the most, followed by notes, where rare notes count more than common ones like musk. Note families, seasons and the men, women or unisex leaning make up the rest.

The brand is never used, so a match from another house is as likely as one from the same house. When a perfume has no data for a signal, that signal is skipped instead of counted as zero.

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