Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Powdery
63%
Musky
58%
Aromatic
57%
Floral
48%
Sweet
44%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Powdery, and Musky) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Powdery, Musky, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Powdery, Musky, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
CloserbyHalle Berryis a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women.Closerwas launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier. Top notes are Water Lily and Raspberry; middle notes are Cedar, Fern, Mimosa and Violet; base notes are Cashmere Wood, Musk, Mahogany and Vanilla Pod.Halle Berry launches a brand new perfume, after the lines of Halle and Reveal, and names it Closer. The perfume is designed to provoke and sustain attraction between men and women. Halle wanted it to be unique and totally irresistible to the opposite sex, while creating a kind of intimate an aura.Perfumer Jacques Cavallier combined unusual contrasts of sensual and feminine notes and classical masculine fougere accords in this composition. The result is a modern feminine floral - woody - fougere fragrance. It opens with accords of ozone, wild raspberry and water lily. The heart includes mimosa, the actress’ favorite flower, along with violet, cedar and fougere accord. Vanilla pod, mahogany, cashmere and musk in the base form a lingering trail.The packaging is designed by Jane Tarallo. Curvy lines on the bottle and packaging symbolize masculine and feminine silhouette that blend together.The fragrance is available from September 2012 as 15 and 30 ml Eau de Parfum, along with 75 ml natural deodorant spray.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Closer office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.