Chanel 2016 EDP

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Sycomore

by Jacques Polge

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Chanel Sycomore is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Jacques Polge. Sycomore opens with Pink Pepper, Juniper, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Vetiver, Cypress, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Tobacco. Chanel's Sycomore carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a grown-up, elegant vetiver with serious cult status. Divisive over price and its similarity to Encre Noire, but for fans, it's a 'holy grail' sophisticated woody, smoky experience that few can match.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Sycomore Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes33%
Juniper33%
Pink Pepper33%
Heartas listed
Cypress25%
Spicy Notes25%
Vetiver25%
Violet25%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood50%
Tobacco50%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Sycomore's refined, understated sillage and excellent longevity make it perfect for formal and office settings where elegance is key. Its woody backbone lends itself well to casual wear, although its price point might make it more of a special occasion scent for some.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Imagine wandering through a hushed, ancient forest after a rainstorm. Sycomore opens with a crisp, aromatic burst of cypress and juniper, quickly settling into a sophisticated blend of earthy vetiver and a distinct, unlit tobacco leaf. Aldehydes soften the edges, preventing it from becoming too harsh, while a whisper of sandalwood and violet adds a refined, almost powdery smoothness to the dry-down. It's a clean yet deeply natural wood scent.

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Where to buy

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