Brocard 2016 EDT

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Romantica

by Marie-Caroline Symard

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Brocard Romantica is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Marie-Caroline Symard. Romantica opens with Bergamot, Honey, and Almond, settles into a heart of White Flowers, Water Accord, Lily of the Valley, and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Heliotrope and Vanilla. Brocard's Romantica carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive floral, with some finding it a beautiful lilac dream and others recoiling from perceived fishy or glue-like notes. Definitely a try-before-you-buy situation.
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Romantica 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and fresh, floral character make it suitable for casual wear and dates, as it won't overpower. While it leans feminine and is lovely for daytime, it's perhaps too delicate for very formal events or high-energy activities.

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
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Romantica opens with a sweet, nutty hint of almond and honey, brightened by a whisper of bergamot. The heart unfolds into a lush, dewy garden, dominated by the heady scent of lilac and fresh lily-of-the-valley, underpinned by a refreshing aquatic accord. It settles into a soft, powdery vanilla base with the delicate, cherry-almond aroma of heliotrope, evoking a gentle spring bloom.

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