19-69 2017 EDP

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L´air Barbès

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19-69 L´air Barbès is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. L´air Barbès opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, and Concrete, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Leather, Iris, and Cumin. 19-69's L´air Barbès carries a Statement verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Divisive yet intriguing, L'air Barbès is an oddball concrete-and-ink scent that some adore as avant-garde art, while others find it simply unwearable or too subtle to bother with. Try before you buy, for sure.
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L´air Barbès Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual wear or even a subdued office setting. The unique, abstract notes aren't ideal for formal events, and its subtle nature doesn't lend itself to high-energy sports.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Imagine a cold, mineralic opening of sharp aldehydes and bright lemon, quickly settling into the surprisingly realistic scent of wet concrete and dry paper. Hints of subtle tuberose and ylang-ylang add an abstract floral touch, but the main event is a dry, almost dusty base of ink, powdery iris, and a subtle leather. It’s an urban landscape in a bottle, cool and distinctly modern.

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