Brocard 2009 EDT

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The Princess (Княжна)

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Brocard The Princess (Княжна) is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. The Princess (Княжна) opens with Orange and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, and Litchi, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Brocard's The Princess (Княжна) carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This unpretentious, juicy floral-fruity musk is a delightful surprise. While some find it a bit young, its warm, clean vanilla base gives it surprising depth for such a playful scent.
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The Princess (Княжна) Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit53%
Orange47%
Heartas listed
Litchi32%
Rose28%
Bergamot20%
Jasmine19%
Baseas listed
Vanilla57%
Musk43%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

This perfume is a strong contender for casual, daytime wear thanks to its fresh and fruity character. It's light enough for an office setting but perhaps a little too playful for very formal occasions. Reviewers also suggest it has surprising longevity, making it a reliable choice for daily use.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of grapefruit and orange, quickly softened by a sweet, almost peachy litchi note. The heart blossoms into a gentle, fresh rose and airy jasmine, underpinned by a subtle whisper of bergamot. It dries down to a comforting, clean vanilla musk that's both warm and bright, not at all heavy or cloying.

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