Carven 1982 EDT

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Guirlandes

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Carven Guirlandes is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1982. Guirlandes opens with Hyacinth, Bergamot, Galbanum, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Carven's Guirlandes carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive floral powerhouse, Guirlandes is either a heady, classic bouquet or an overwhelming, dated beast, depending on who you ask. Not for the faint of heart, it demands attention with its unapologetic presence.
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Guirlandes 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
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
Also Works:
Summer

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

With strong longevity and sillage, Guirlandes is a statement scent that might be too much for an office environment. Its rich floral and chypre character makes it better suited for formal events and evening dates, though some found it suitable for casual wear.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Guirlandes bursts open with a bright, green aldehydic sparkle, lifted by fresh bergamot and the subtle sweetness of raspberry. Soon, a magnificent floral heart unfurls, dominated by creamy tuberose and intoxicating jasmine, softened by elegant rose and lily of the valley. As it settles, a classic chypre base emerges, with earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood lending a sophisticated, grounding finish to the exuberant blooms.

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