Claire des Merveilles
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2000 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Dead Sexy
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper chameleon. Some find it a barely-there skin scent, others a powerful room-filler. Expect polite woody vanilla and amber, but don't be surprised if its true nature remains a delightful mystery, or perhaps a mild disappointment, depending on your skin.
This is a seriously polarising scent - some find it dark and mysterious, others get pure plasticky baby wipes. It's a love-it-or-hate-it woody vanilla that’s often compared to Bvlgari Black, but with debatable performance.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 18% | 12% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 31% | 28% |
| Warm | 17% | 6% |
| Woody | 34% | 49% |
| Earthy | 16% | 15% |
| Animalic | 5% | 1% |
| Fresh | 1% | 0% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its often light sillage and skin-scent nature, as frequently mentioned in reviews, make it suitable for office and casual wear. The intimate, warm accords are perfect for dates, while its generally subdued projection keeps it from being overwhelming for most occasions, though some find it too subtle for formal events or too "beachy" for the gym.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
While many report this as a skin scent with poor longevity, its woody-vanilla profile leans towards nocturnal and intimate settings. It's too dark and potentially distracting for an office, but perfect for dates or relaxed evening wear, especially in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Woody, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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