Costume National Scents 2002 EDP

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Scent

by Laurent Bruyère

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Costume National Scents Scent is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Laurent Bruyère. Scent opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Tea, settles into a heart of Hibiscus, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Costume National Scents's Scent carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A modern classic that’s divisive in its uniqueness - a sophisticated, clean amber-tea fragrance some adore for its edgy character, while others find it a bit too strange or dated, with hints of an animalic undertone.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Edgy
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
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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 Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and clean, subtle character make it highly suitable for office and casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. While elegant enough for certain date or formal settings, its unique and somewhat polarising nature means it's not a universal crowd-pleaser for every formal event.

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 from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Scent opens with a bright spark of bergamot and spicy cardamom, quickly softened by an aromatic tea note. The heart reveals a luminous blend of rose, delicate hibiscus, and jasmine, creating a subtly floral aura. It settles into a warm, dry base of sandalwood and patchouli, with a clean leather accord, a touch of vanilla, and a sophisticated, slightly animalic ambergris that lends it an intriguing edge.

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