Boucheron 1988 EDP

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Boucheron

by Francis Deleamont , Jean-Pierre Bethouart

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Boucheron Boucheron is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1988, created by Francis Deleamont and Jean-Pierre Bethouart. Boucheron opens with Marigold, Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Broom, Orange Blossom, Cedar, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Boucheron's Boucheron carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive yet iconic 80s powerhouse, Boucheron still commands respect. It’s a bold statement for a self-assured woman, though some find it dated; a love-it-or-hate-it classic that’s aged gracefully for the right wearer.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Powdery
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Boucheron 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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and complex, opulent nature make it overwhelming for the office or casual wear. This fragrance shines in formal and date settings, where its elegant, luxurious aura can be fully appreciated without being overbearing.

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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Boucheron opens with a complex, somewhat bitter citrus and green blast, featuring bright bergamot and marigold, quickly transitioning to a grand white floral heart. Tuberose, jasmine, and orange blossom dominate, nestled amongst hints of powdery orris and creamy ylang-ylang. The base offers a rich tapestry of warm amber, vanilla, and sandalwood, with a distinct animalic civet note that adds depth and a vintage purr, softened by benzoin and tonka bean.

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