Courrèges 1970 EDP

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Empreinte

by Robert Gonnon

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Courrèges Empreinte is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1970, created by Robert Gonnon. Empreinte opens with Bergamot, Coriander, Peach, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Melon, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Courrèges's Empreinte carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Empreinte is a true love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a sublime chypre masterpiece, an aphrodisiac of leathery elegance. For others, it's a musty, headache-inducing relic, best relegated to air freshener duties. Approach with caution, but if it clicks, it truly leaves an imprint.
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Empreinte 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection, strong personality, and animalic undertones make it a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual nature is well-suited for dates and formal events, with some reviewers even finding it appropriate for casual wear due to its 'sporty' and 'creamier' aspects. The vintage vibe can feel out of place in modern casual settings for some.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

A complex dance of fruity aldehydes - peach and melon leading the charge - balanced by a crisp, herbal coriander and artemisia opening. The heart unfolds into a classic bouquet of rose, iris, and jasmine. As it dries, a powerful woody, mossy chypre base emerges, underpinned by a subtle, almost creamy animalic castoreum, sandalwood, and patchouli, creating a sensual and refined trail.

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