Borghese 1978 EDP

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Di Borghese

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Borghese Di Borghese is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1978. Di Borghese opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Galbanum, and Peach, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Amber. Borghese's Di Borghese carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Di Borghese is a classic green floral from 1978, sharp at the start and mossy at the end. Galbanum and narcissus give it a firm, vintage feel. It suits someone who likes old-school feminine perfume with some backbone.
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Di Borghese 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 Formal

Its long-lasting performance and complex, rich character make it less suitable for office or sport. It truly shines in formal settings or during a romantic evening, reflecting its sophisticated and somewhat vintage appeal.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Narcissus Poeticus Extract from Narcissus
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Galbanum, peach, green notes and bergamot open it with a crisp, green bite softened by fruit. The heart is a floral mix of narcissus, hyacinth, lily of the valley and jasmine, with clove adding warmth. In the base, oakmoss, sandalwood, musk, Virginia cedarwood, amber and spicy notes give a mossy, woody finish. This eau de parfum is a green floral in the classic style, structured and a little austere.

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