Al Haramain Perfumes 2021 EDP

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Détour Noir

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Al Haramain Perfumes Détour Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Détour Noir opens with Jasmine, Violet, Lavender, and Apple, settles into a heart of Bergamot, Mandarin, Patchouli, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Geranium, and Pepper. Al Haramain Perfumes's Détour Noir carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This "clone" is highly divisive. Some see a cheap ticket to luxury, others a synthetic nightmare. You'll either get an amazing dupe, or a headache-inducing mess. Don't expect the quality of the original, but for the price, it might just surprise you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
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Détour Noir Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Layton by Parfums de Marly
88%
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Layton the original Détour Noir inspired by

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting accords make it suitable for dates and casual outings, though the initial synthetic blast noted by some may deter from formal occasions. While many find it versatile for day-to-day, a powerful vanilla-heavy scent might be too much for smaller office environments.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Détour Noir opens with a burst of crisp apple and aromatic lavender, quickly ushering in a warm, spicy heart of vanilla and patchouli with hints of bright mandarin. The journey settles into a rich, woody base of sandalwood, guaiac wood, and a peppery, cardamom-infused warmth. It's a comforting yet sophisticated blend that leans into a cozy 'apple pie' vibe in the drydown, with a subtle powdery finish.

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