Brocard 2022 EDP

U £ Statement

Once Upon A Time Firebloom

by Angéline Leporini

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Brocard Once Upon A Time Firebloom is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Angéline Leporini. Once Upon A Time Firebloom opens with Blood Orange, Raspberry, and Blackberry, settles into a heart of Jasmin Sambac, Rose, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Saffron, Vanilla, Incense, and Cashmeran. Brocard's Once Upon A Time Firebloom carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a wild card. Some love its comforting, berry sweetness, while others are put off by a persistent, metallic edge. Definitely not a safe blind buy, despite its budget-friendly price tag.
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  • Sweet
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Once Upon A Time Firebloom 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

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and longevity, combined with a prominent sweetness and smoky depth, make it a strong contender for dates and casual outings. However, the intensity and divisive notes might be too much for a professional office setting or formal events, and it's certainly not suited for 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Opens with a juicy burst of blood orange and dark berries - think raspberry and blackberry jam, sweet but with a tart kick. This fruity introduction then melds into a floral heart of jasmine and rose, deepened by the resinous warmth of labdanum. The dry-down introduces an intriguing blend of spicy saffron, creamy vanilla, smoky incense, and a soft, cashmere-like musk, which some perceive as a metallic or even 'burnt plastic' note.

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