De Profundis Limited Edition
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 1973 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Private Collection
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A cool, melancholy chrysanthemum-and-violet floral wrapped in incense, ash, and quiet smoke. This 2015 Section d'Or edition takes the original De Profundis and dials up the meditative, almost funereal stillness. Polarising and slow to bloom - not a crowd-pleaser, but a quiet masterpiece for anyone who likes their florals introspective.
A legendary green floral from the 70s, Private Collection is a divisive scent: you'll either love its crisp, retro elegance and confident swagger, or find it a bit too sharp and 'vintage'. It’s an acquired taste for some, but a timeless masterpiece for others.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 0% |
| Floral | 85% | 33% |
| Fruity | 5% | 3% |
| Green | 65% | 28% |
| Sweet | 10% | 15% |
| Warm | 30% | 5% |
| Woody | 55% | 10% |
| Earthy | 45% | 13% |
| Animalic | 25% | 5% |
| Fresh | 40% | 14% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cool, contemplative floral that suits autumn and winter best - the chrysanthemum and incense feel right against grey light. Spring works for the fresh green opening, but summer is too warm for the melancholy.
Occasions
Formal and contemplative occasions only - quiet dinners, gallery visits, slow nights in. Too cerebral and slow-blooming for the office, too refined for sport, too unusual for casual rotation.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Often described as 'professional' and lending 'confidence', its bold green floral character makes it highly suited for office and formal wear. Whilst some find it suitable for summer, its strong sillage and complex profile make it less ideal for casual outings or intimate dates where a subtler scent is often preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Floral, Herbal accords and Chrysanthemum, Green notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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