Coty 1973 EDT

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Complice

by Jean-Pierre Weil

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Coty Complice is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1973, created by Jean-Pierre Weil. Complice opens with Spicy Notes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, Lily of the Valley, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Coty's Complice carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Complice is a classic that divides opinions, but for those who get it, it's an intoxicating journey. Expect an old-school aldehyde blast that eventually settles into something truly captivating, if you have the patience.
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Complice Eau de Toilette 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it a bit much for the office, but perfect for a date or a formal event where its complex evolution can be appreciated. It's a sophisticated scent that feels too grand for everyday casual wear.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Narcissus Poeticus Extract from Narcissus
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

An aldehydic floral chypre that opens with a sharp, effervescent burst of bergamot and aldehydes, softened by a hint of peach and spicy notes. This quickly gives way to a lush, powdery floral heart dominated by rose, iris, and carnation, evoking a vintage bouquet. As it dries down, a complex, animalic base of civet, oakmoss, musk, and sandalwood emerges, lending a sophisticated, slightly melancholic depth that lingers beautifully on the skin.

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