Brocard 2018 EDP

F £ Statement

Once Upon a Time Kingdom

by Ilias Ermenidis

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Brocard Once Upon a Time Kingdom is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Ilias Ermenidis. Once Upon a Time Kingdom opens with Bergamot, Ginger, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Jasmin Sambac, Tuberose, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Brocard's Once Upon a Time Kingdom carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A surprisingly versatile floral for those who want to smell good without shouting about it. This one's an easy reach for when you just want to feel clean and put-together.
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  • Fresh
  • Subtle
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  • Confident
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Once Upon a Time Kingdom 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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

With moderate performance and a generally inoffensive, clean floral profile, this scent is ideal for daily wear in casual and office settings. It's not loud enough for a formal event or a particularly impactful date night, and the florals aren't 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.

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
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • 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

Opens with a lively, fresh burst of bergamot and a hint of spicy ginger and exotic saffron, offering an intriguing, almost unisex start. It quickly mellows into a heart of creamy white florals, dominated by the heady sweetness of tuberose and elegant jasmine sambac, softened by a delicate peony. The base is a gentle embrace of warm woody notes and a clean, almost 'skin-like' musk, leaving a subtle, pleasant trail.

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