D’ORSAY 2022 Edp

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Dandy or not. G.A.

by Sidonie Lancesseur

D’ORSAY Dandy or not. G.A. is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Sidonie Lancesseur. The fragrance opens with Cardamom and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Tea and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Leather, Patchouli, and Cedar.

Our verdict on Dandy or not. G.A.: Favourite

This one's a quiet charmer, a genuinely unisex offering that balances freshness and warmth with surprising ease. It's subtle, refined, and consistently described as an 'all-rounder', though some find it a bit too understated for their taste.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
Dandy or not. G.A. Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15%
Floral 10%
Fruity 2%
Green 16%
Sweet 10%
Warm 19%
Woody 16%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 12%
Fresh 22%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Woody
96%
Leather
94%
Citrus
76%
Green
74%

Notes

Top Notes

Cardamom 62% Grapefruit 38%

Heart Notes

Tea 62% Orange Blossom 38%

Base Notes

Leather 42% Cedar 34% Patchouli 24%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its understated nature and refreshing accord make it a stellar office choice, as highlighted by many reviewers. While versatile enough for casual and some formal settings, its moderate performance might require reapplication for longer events.

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About

It kicks off with a spirited, fresh burst of grapefruit and cardamom, quickly melting into a refined heart where black tea and orange blossom intertwine. The base is an innovative take on leather, more suede than saddle, smoothed by cedar and patchouli. It’s a clean, almost herbal leather experience, notably lacking any harsh animalic edge from start to finish.

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