Contes de Parfums 2022 EDP

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Sevilla

by Jean-Christophe Hérault

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Contes de Parfums Sevilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Jean-Christophe Hérault. Sevilla opens with Linen, Bergamot, and Tea, settles into a heart of Neroli, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, and Cedar. Contes de Parfums's Sevilla carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive clean scent; some find it a luxurious, effortlessly elegant clean linen vibe, while others decry its flat dry-down and fabric softener similarity. Worth a sniff if you're into high-quality white florals and musks, but don't expect a powerhouse.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
Sevilla 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh, and slightly powdery profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, offering a refined, subtle presence. The consensus on mediocre longevity and projection means it's unlikely to overwhelm in any setting, ensuring versatility, though it might need reapplication for longer events.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Sevilla opens with a bright, crisp blend of bergamot and fresh linen, underpinned by a delicate hint of tea. This quickly blossoms into a clean, sophisticated heart of jasmine, orange blossom, and neroli-a non-indolic white floral bouquet. The scent settles into a soft, comforting base of cashmere wood, musk, and cedar, creating an impression of sun-dried sheets and gentle warmth.

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