Adi ale Van 2021 Extrait

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Dilema

by Anne-Sophie Behaghel , Camille Chemardin

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Adi ale Van Dilema is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Anne-Sophie Behaghel and Camille Chemardin. Dilema opens with Bergamot and Saffron, settles into a heart of Licorice and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Papyrus, Woody Notes, Leather, and Patchouli. Adi ale Van's Dilema carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Dilema is a dark, resinous extrait that sets saffron and myrrh against leather and patchouli. It is serious and a little austere, with licorice adding an odd sweetness. Best for people who like their scents moody rather than pretty.
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Dilema Extrait 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Dilema opens with saffron and bergamot, spiced and bright. At the heart, myrrh and licorice give a resinous, slightly sweet depth. The base brings leather, papyrus, patchouli and woody notes, dry and earthy. As an extrait it is concentrated and moody, running from a sparkling start into a dark, leathery and woody finish.

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