D’ORSAY 2020 EDP

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Acte d’Amour Furtif A.N.

by Amélie Bourgeois

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D’ORSAY Acte d’Amour Furtif A.N. is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Amélie Bourgeois. Acte d’Amour Furtif A.N. opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Iris and Cumin, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Amberwood. D’ORSAY's Acte d’Amour Furtif A.N. carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a spicy enigma. Some love its bold cumin and woody depth, calling it a stronger Declaration. Others find it an overwhelming cumin bomb, even leading to headaches. Definitely not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, so sample first.
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Acte d’Amour Furtif A.N. Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper66%
Bergamot34%
Heartas listed
Cumin55%
Iris45%
Baseas listed
Cedar52%
Amberwood48%

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
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, spicy character with moderate projection and a tendency to polarise means it's best reserved for date nights and casual outings where personal preference takes precedence. It's too assertive for most office environments and formal settings, and certainly not suited for sport.

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

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

Acte d'Amour Furtif opens with a sharp, peppery kick, swiftly followed by an assertive and somewhat polarising cumin note that dominates the heart. Amidst this spicy storm, a subtle, non-powdery iris adds a touch of airiness, preventing it from becoming too heavy. The drydown settles into a dry, woody embrace of cedar and amberwood, with the cumin lingering, giving it a persistent, earthy warmth.

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Where to buy

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