Carven 2013 Parfum

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Le

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Carven Le is a Parfum launched in 2013, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Le opens with Hyacinth, Mandarin Leaf, and Apricot, settles into a heart of Sweet Pea, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Osmanthus. Carven's Le carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A divisive Francis Kurkdjian creation: if you like sweet, fruity florals with a clean, slightly soapy edge, this well-blended scent could be your signature. If not, it's just a bit 'meh'.
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Le 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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, inoffensive floral and fruity profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, with reviews frequently mentioning it as a "work appropriate" or "easy wear". While it has good longevity and moderate sillage, it's not overpowering, making it versatile for various settings short of high-intensity 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

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, juicy burst of apricot and mandarin leaf, quickly followed by a lush, sweet floral heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and distinctive sweet pea. The dry down is a soft blend of osmanthus, creamy sandalwood, and a subtle patchouli, leaving a lasting impression of elegant, clean sweetness.

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