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De La Marque Brune

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Armaf De La Marque Brune is an Eau de Parfum. De La Marque Brune opens with Sea Water, Lemon, Pepper, and Plum, settles into a heart of Iris, Lavender, Cinnamon, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Armaf's De La Marque Brune carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

If you're after a budget-friendly Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme dupe, De La Marque Brune is a divisive choice. Some swear it's a spot-on, even improved, clone, while others find it a cloying, synthetic mess. Approach with caution and reset your expectations; it's not for everyone.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Modern
  • Warm
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De La Marque Brune Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême by Chanel
31%
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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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, spicy, and creamy profile makes it highly versatile for casual and date settings, with many finding it a compliment-getter. While some report strong projection, others note it wears closer to the skin, making it somewhat adaptable for an office environment, but it might be too prominent for very formal events. It's too complex for sport. Many reviewers find it suitable for spring and summer, day or night.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Opens with a sharp, aquatic burst of peppery lemon and a juicy plum, leaning into a creamy, somewhat powdery heart of iris, lavender, and a surprising kick of cinnamon. The dry down settles into a warm, woody embrace of vanilla, sandalwood, and cedar, softened by a touch of musk and earthy patchouli. It's a journey from zesty freshness to a comforting, spiced creaminess.

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