Carven 2017 EDP

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Paris Izmir

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Carven Paris Izmir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Paris Izmir opens with Bergamot and Freesia, settles into a heart of Rose and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Benzoin. Carven's Paris Izmir carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive amber-rose that splits opinion, but those who love it find a rich, spicy, honeyed depth perfect for cooler months. It's potent and leans distinctly feminine.
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Paris Izmir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Freesia55%
Bergamot45%
Heartas listed
Rose53%
Myrrh47%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood36%
Benzoin35%
Patchouli29%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, coupled with its rich, resinous profile, make it less suitable for office or sport. It shines brightest on dates or formal occasions, especially in autumn and winter, where its warmth can be appreciated.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Paris Izmir opens with a fleeting whisper of bright bergamot and freesia before quickly settling into a luxurious heart of deep, jammy rose, softened by the ancient, balsamic warmth of myrrh. As it evolves, a comforting base of creamy sandalwood and resinous benzoin emerges, grounding the scent with an earthy patchouli. It conjures images of a dark, honeyed rose, rich and opulent.

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