Brecourt 2016 EDP

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Subversif

by Émilie Bouge

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Brecourt Subversif is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Émilie Bouge. Subversif opens with Bergamot, Fig, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Leather, Vetiver, Heliotrope, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Tobacco, and Ambergris. Brecourt's Subversif carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a bold, complex scent that's either a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans raving about its unique, beast-mode character and others finding it a bit too much or inconsistent across batches. Not for the faint of heart.
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Subversif 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, coupled with its rich and complex profile of leather, tobacco, and ambergris, make it less suitable for close-quarters office wear but perfect for dates and formal events. Reviewers often mention its beast-mode performance and versatility across different refined settings.

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
  • 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

Subversif opens with a vibrant, fruity burst of fig and blackcurrant, lifted by zesty bergamot. This energetic start quickly transitions into a rich, spicy heart where smooth leather and warm cinnamon intertwine with the powdery facets of heliotrope and the earthy depth of vetiver. The drydown unveils a brooding, sensual base of dark patchouli, smoky tobacco, and the sophisticated muskiness of ambergris, creating a long-lasting and multifaceted experience.

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