Christian Lacroix 2005 EDT

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Tumulte pour Homme

by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

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Christian Lacroix Tumulte pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005, created by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto. Tumulte pour Homme opens with Bay Leaf, Juniper, and Plum, settles into a heart of Violet and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Labdanum. Christian Lacroix's Tumulte pour Homme carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A cult-classic for cedar lovers, Tumulte Pour Homme is a shame it's discontinued. It's a linear, masculine woody scent that truly shines in cooler weather, offering a unique blend of dry warmth and subtle complexity that you won't find just anywhere. Grab it if you can.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Sensual
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Tumulte pour Homme 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and longevity suggest it's too much for an everyday office setting, though some found it comfortable. The warm, woody, and sensual character makes it ideal for dates and cooler-weather casual wear, while its sophisticated depth suits formal events. It's definitely not a sport fragrance.

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

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Opens with an intriguing, almost gin-like juniper and a hint of bay leaf, quickly ushering in a dominant, dry cedar. This isn't the pencil-shaving sort; it's refined and enveloping. Subtle violet and geranium add a touch of softness, preventing any harshness. The dry down introduces creamy sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a balmy labdanum, creating a warm, smoky, incense-like aura that lingers beautifully. A truly woody affair, with just enough nuance to keep it compelling.

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