Contes de Parfums 2022 EDP

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Positano

by Carlos Benaïm

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Contes de Parfums Positano is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Carlos Benaïm. Positano opens with Orange, Turmeric, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Lavender, and Hay, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Contes de Parfums's Positano carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A niche citrus aromatic that offers a darker, more earthy take on the genre. It's divisive, but fans absolutely adore its sophisticated, unique twist on summer freshness, with some even declaring it a 'Terre d'Hermès, but better' contender.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Elegant
  • Woody
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Positano Eau de 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:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its blend of freshness with a darker, earthy base makes it versatile, suitable for casual wear and dates where you want to stand out. While it has presence, it's not overpowering for an office setting, though its unique character might be too bold for very formal events. The spiciness and depth don't lend themselves to sporting activities.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Positano opens with a vibrant burst of blackcurrant and orange, underscored by an unusual, earthy turmeric spice that sets it apart. The heart reveals a bracing marine freshness, intertwined with cool lavender and the rustic warmth of hay. As it settles, a grounding base of vetiver, patchouli, and a whisper of musk gives it a sophisticated, almost brooding depth, far removed from your typical light citrus summer scent.

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Where to buy

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