Brocard 2019 EDP

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Black Swan

by Aliénor Massenet

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Brocard Black Swan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Aliénor Massenet. Black Swan opens with Bergamot, Almond, and Hazelnut, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Brocard's Black Swan carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Black Swan is a deeply divisive scent, adored by some for its unique gothic romance, yet dismissed by others as a soapy, unsettling oddity. Not a safe blind buy, as it requires a specific wearer to truly appreciate its dark, floral charm.
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  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Clean
  • Powdery
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Black Swan 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile, but its distinctive character, sometimes described as gothic or metallic, probably isn't ideal for a professional office setting. It shines on dates or for formal events where its unique romantic darkness can be appreciated.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Black Swan opens with a surprising blend of nutty hazelnut and almond, tempered by a fleeting citrusy bergamot. This gives way to a prominent, sometimes sweet, rose heart, alongside soft violet and orchid. The base grounds the composition in earthy patchouli and vetiver, balanced by smooth sandalwood, creating a woody, slightly powdery finish that can lean either comforting or cold depending on your nose.

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