Boucheron 2013 EDT

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Place Vendome

by Nathalie Lorson , Olivier Cresp

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Boucheron Place Vendome is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp. Place Vendome opens with Yuzu, Osmanthus, and Peony, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Boucheron's Place Vendome carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive scent for sure: some find it a gorgeous, classy floral with sparkling citrus, while others dismiss it as a thin, sweet powdery mess with a headache-inducing yuzu note. Expect low longevity.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
Place Vendome Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Baseas listed

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:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its delicate sillage and brief longevity make it an excellent choice for office wear or casual daytime outings, where it won't overpower. Due to its 'skin scent' nature, it's less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful fragrance might be desired.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Place Vendome EDT opens with a lively, somewhat tart yuzu, quickly joined by the lush fullness of peony and the apricot-like sweetness of osmanthus. The heart reveals a softened bouquet of rose and iris, creating a powdery, subtly sweet floral core. It settles into a clean, smooth base of white musk and cedar, maintaining a delicate, ethereal presence.

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