D’ORSAY 2020 EDP

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Songe à La Douceur C.B.

by Karine Chevallier

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D’ORSAY Songe à La Douceur C.B. is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Karine Chevallier. Songe à La Douceur C.B. opens with Carrot Seeds, Bergamot, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vetiver. D’ORSAY's Songe à La Douceur C.B. carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a slow burn, but utterly rewarding. Don't let the initial quirks put you off; give it time, and you might just fall head over heels for its unique, seductive charm. A divisive opening, but a universally loved dry-down.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Sensual
  • Romantic
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Songe à La Douceur C.B. Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Carrot Seeds43%
Grapefruit36%
Bergamot21%
Heartas listed
Magnolia100%
Baseas listed
Vetiver59%
Musk41%

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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, fresh-powdery accord make it highly suitable for office and casual wear, providing a subtle elegance. While elegant enough for formal events, its unique opening might not be for everyone, and it's too refined 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
  • 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

Songe à La Douceur C.B. by D’ORSAY opens with a surprisingly earthy and green pop of carrot seeds, brightened by a zesty, almost bitter grapefruit and bergamot. It quickly settles into a creamy, softly powdery heart of magnolia, lending a sophisticated floral touch. The dry-down is utterly captivating, merging clean musk with a subtle, grounded vetiver, creating an elegant, fresh, and slightly leathery-powdery finish.

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