BORNTOSTANDOUT 2023 EDP

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Sin & Pleasure

by Amélie Bourgeois

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BORNTOSTANDOUT Sin & Pleasure is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Amélie Bourgeois. Sin & Pleasure settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Almond, and Rum, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Oud, and Patchouli. BORNTOSTANDOUT's Sin & Pleasure carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Sin & Pleasure is a boozy, gourmand powerhouse that's wildly divisive. Some find it a masterpiece of hedonism, while others are left with a clinical, synthetic impression. Definitely a fragrance that wears differently on everyone, so a full wear test is essential.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
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Sin & Pleasure 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its immense longevity and powerful projection make it too overwhelming for an office setting. However, its bold, sensual character is perfectly suited for dates and formal evening events, with some reviewers enjoying it as a signature scent for casual wear despite its intensity.

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

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

This one opens with a potent, almost unhinged dark rum accord, weaving drunkenly into sweet caramel and creamy vanilla. As it settles, a rich, unapologetic blend of woody notes, earthy patchouli, and animalic oud emerge, backed by soft almond and ylang-ylang florals. The drydown introduces a subtle leather, oakmoss, and sandalwood, transforming a boozy dessert into something dark, complex, and intriguing.

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