Baldessarini 2009 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Strictly Private

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Baldessarini Strictly Private is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Strictly Private opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Juniper, and Basil, settles into a heart of Resins, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Vanilla. Baldessarini's Strictly Private carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising scent - either you'll be swimming in its classy, creamy vanilla-rose embrace and wondering why it's not niche, or you'll be reaching for the nearest shower gel. Either way, it's certainly not 'strictly private' in its impact.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Romantic
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Strictly Private 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile, but the warm, sweet, and sensual amber-vanilla-rose profile leans more towards evening and intimate settings. While some find it suitable for work, its richness means it's best reserved for formal events or date nights where its seductive qualities can truly shine.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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 lively pop of pink pepper and fresh bergamot, given an aromatic edge by basil and juniper. This soon melts into a heart of rich rose, deepened by earthy vetiver and patchouli, with a resinous warmth building. The drydown is a luxurious, sweet affair of creamy vanilla and warm amber, underpinned by smooth cedar, creating a sophisticated and sensual aura.

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