Bourjois 2022 EDP

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La Formidable

by Jacques Huclier

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Bourjois La Formidable is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Jacques Huclier. La Formidable opens with Solar Notes and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Floral Notes and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Bourjois's La Formidable carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

La Formidable is a light, bright floral built on freesia and bergamot, with patchouli giving it a little grip. It keeps things simple and friendly rather than dramatic. A sensible everyday Eau de Parfum for anyone who likes clean, sunny florals.
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  • Fresh
  • Bright
  • Feminine
  • Uplifting
  • Youthful
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La Formidable Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot67%
Solar Notes33%
Heartas listed
Freesia60%
Floral Notes40%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

La Formidable Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot and solar notes, which give it a bright, sunny start. The heart is freesia alongside a general floral accord, soft and airy rather than heavy. Patchouli is the only note in the base, so it adds some earthy depth without turning the scent dark. The overall effect is a fresh, easy floral with a light touch of earth underneath, a scent built to be pleasant and uncomplicated.

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