Brocard 2016 EDT

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Luybov

by Pauline Barthale

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Brocard Luybov is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Pauline Barthale. Luybov opens with Orange Blossom, Violet Leaf, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk and Powdery. Brocard's Luybov carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This is less a perfume, more a charming, ephemeral floral mist. Don't expect performance, but for its price, it's a delightful, innocent indulgence best enjoyed for yourself.
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  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Powdery
  • Sweet
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Luybov Eau de Toilette 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual Sport

Its extremely weak longevity and intimate sillage make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or home use, as it won't offend anyone. However, it's too fleeting for formal events or dates where you'd want a fragrance to last and project.

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

Luybov opens with a fresh, green burst of violet leaf and galbanum, subtly uplifted by delicate orange blossom. It quickly blooms into a soft, airy heart of rose, peony, and magnolia, evoking a dreamy garden in springtime. The dry down is a gentle whisper of musk and powdery notes, leaving a clean, almost ethereal floral impression that fades all too quickly.

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