BORNTOSTANDOUT 2025 EDP

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Purple Stain

by Jordi Fernández

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BORNTOSTANDOUT Purple Stain is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Jordi Fernández. Purple Stain opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Cedar, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Peru Balsam, and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Akigalawood, Ambroxan, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, and Flint. BORNTOSTANDOUT's Purple Stain carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a bold, divisive scent - you'll either love Purple Stain's distinctive 'grape' character and incredible performance or recoil from its intensity. Not for the faint of heart or nose, it's a statement piece that's garnered a cult following.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
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Purple Stain 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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Purple Stain's nuclear projection and longevity make it utterly unsuitable for office wear or casual settings where subtlety is key. It thrives in evening date scenarios or formal events where its commanding presence can truly shine without overwhelming the surroundings.

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

  • 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

Purple Stain unleashes a potent, wine-dark opening, thick with saffron and spiced mandarin, akin to boozy grape candy. This morphs into a rich, caramel-drizzled heart infused with orange blossom. The dry-down settles into an enveloping base of deep oud, balsamic notes, and patchouli, creating a lasting, mysterious aura that hints at old leather and sweet incense.

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Nicchia Luxury UK £6.13/ml +£15.30 delivery £92.00 Buy →
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