Carven 1986 EDT

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Intrigue

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Carven Intrigue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1986. Intrigue opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Blackcurrant, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Lily, Nutmeg, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Carven's Intrigue carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Intrigue is a fruity floral with a mossy backbone: citrus and plum up top, jasmine and lily in the middle, vetiver and oakmoss underneath. It is polished rather than sugary, and suits anyone who likes a classic feminine with a green edge.
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Intrigue 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • 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
  • 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

This eau de toilette opens with a juicy burst of tangerine, blackcurrant, lemon and bergamot, sharp and sparkling. The heart turns floral and fruity, with jasmine and lily set against plum and peach, while a pinch of nutmeg adds a little warmth. The base settles into vetiver, oakmoss and vanilla, which gives the fruit and flowers something earthy and soft to rest on. It is a classic feminine fruity floral with a green, mossy edge, bright at first and gently rounded as it dries down.

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