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Houbigant · Sold as feminine
Ciao
A bustling market in the early morning, where fresh fruits mingle with spicy herbs and delicate florals.
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CiaoPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessAnais Anais · CacharelMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 27 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1980 by the esteemed French perfume house Houbigant, Ciao is a chypre floral fragrance that marries freshness and depth with a rich blend of notes. The opening is bright and green, with cumin and basil lending a fresh spicy edge to lemon and other fruits. This gives way to a heart rich in white florals like osmanthus and jasmine, grounded by the earthy warmth of orris root and rose. The base notes are a woody ensemble of palisander rosewood, sandalwood, and patchouli, with a touch of leather adding an intriguing edge.
Ciao develops best when applied to pulse points. The green and citrus top notes are bright but fleeting; allow a few minutes for the rich white floral heart to emerge. It works well during cooler weather when the earthy base notes have more presence.
Fig. 01 — Ciao, Houbigant
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With Houbigant Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
Adds citrus, fresh and iris; shares lemon and green notes and 9 more notes.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 8%.