D’ORSAY 2020 EDP

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Les Ombres Fantastiques A.R.

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D’ORSAY Les Ombres Fantastiques A.R. is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Les Ombres Fantastiques A.R. opens with Bergamot and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cyclamen and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. D’ORSAY's Les Ombres Fantastiques A.R. carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This perfume is a delicate whisper of iris and vetiver, divisive thanks to its intimate projection. Don't expect a powerhouse - it's a skin scent for those who appreciate understated elegance, though many find its elusive nature frustrating given the price tag.
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  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
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Les Ombres Fantastiques A.R. 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its intimate projection and clean, office-safe accords make it ideal for close quarters like the workplace or a casual setting. While it's too subtle for a formal gala, its cozy nature could work for a quiet, intimate date. It's definitely not for sport, as it would be lost against any exertion.

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
  • 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

Opening with a subtle hint of spicy cardamom and bright bergamot, this fragrance quickly settles into a creamy iris heart, softened by the delicate floral touch of cyclamen. The base is an earthy, woody blend of vetiver, sandalwood, and cedar, all smoothed over with a gentle musk. It's a composition that feels refined and close-wearing, highlighting a powdery, almost sweet iris against a grounding, clean woody backdrop.

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