Contes de Parfums 2023 EDP
Salalah
Contes de Parfums Salalah is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Julien Rasquinet. Salalah opens with Rose and Plum, settles into a heart of Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Balsam, Oud, and Labdanum. Contes de Parfums's Salalah carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.
A truly gorgeous, luxurious rose-oud with a distinct fruity twist. While some might find the performance lacking, those who appreciate understated elegance will find this a total winner for evening wear.What our verdicts mean →
- Sophisticated
- Luxurious
- Warm
- Elegant
- Romantic
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Best Occasions
With its rich oud and fruity-resin complexity, Salalah shines in formal and date settings, creating a luxurious aura. Its moderate to subdued sillage after the initial blast makes it unsuitable for casual wear and definitely not for sport. While not ideal for the office, a light hand could make it work.
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
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
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