Bastille Parfums 2020 EDP

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Bataille

by Nicolas Beaulieu

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Bastille Parfums Bataille is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Nicolas Beaulieu. Bataille opens with Magnolia, Pink Pepper, Ginger, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Virginia Cedarwood and Sage, and dries down to a base of Amber Xtreme, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Bastille Parfums's Bataille carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive blend of spice and wood that swings between 'unique and intoxicating' and 'synthetic mess'. Not for everyone, but intriguing enough to warrant a sniff if you like a bit of controversy.
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Bataille 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

The moderate longevity and sillage mean it won't overwhelm an office, but its unique and somewhat polarising character makes it better suited for more relaxed or intimate settings. It leans towards cooler weather, making it a good choice for autumn day or night events.

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

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

Bataille opens with a vibrant, spicy punch of pink pepper and ginger, warmed by a subtle hint of saffron, while magnolia adds a fleeting, delicate floral touch. As it settles, a dry, aromatic cedarwood heart emerges, softened by earthy sage. The base grounds the composition in a dark, slightly mysterious blend of patchouli and sweet tonka, given an avant-garde edge by the polarising Amber Xtreme.

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