Contes de Parfums 2026 EDP

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Pompeii (Pierre Gueros)

by Pierre-Constantin Guéros

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Contes de Parfums Pompeii (Pierre Gueros) is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2026, created by Pierre-Constantin Guéros. Pompeii (Pierre Gueros) opens with Red Wine and Clove, settles into a heart of Smoke, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Contes de Parfums's Pompeii (Pierre Gueros) carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This isn't a safe blind buy. Expect a divisive love-it-or-hate-it reaction; it’s a bold, unusual statement piece for those who crave something truly different.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Pompeii (Pierre Gueros) Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Clove50%
Red Wine50%
Heartas listed
Jasmine33%
Smoke33%
Tuberose33%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Musk33%
Vanilla33%

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

Brand and retailer listings place this in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong, smoky, and indolic white floral accords, Pompeii is far too dominant for an office setting. It's best suited for evening wear, especially on dates or more formal events where its unique character can shine without overwhelming.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Pompeii opens with a surprising, boozy hit of red wine, quickly spiced up by clove. As it settles, a prominent, almost suffocating smoky aura emerges, beautifully intertwined with the heady, indolic richness of jasmine and tuberose. The dry down is a warm, musky embrace, softened by amber and a touch of sweet vanilla, lingering like a ghost of a forgotten feast. It's a complex, challenging scent, not for the faint of heart, but utterly compelling.

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