Emanuel Ungaro 2004 EDP

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Apparition

by Francis Kurkdjian , Françoise Caron

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Emanuel Ungaro Apparition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Francis Kurkdjian and Françoise Caron. Apparition opens with Allspice and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Passion Flower and Rose, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, Heliotrope, and Vanilla. Emanuel Ungaro's Apparition carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive raspberry liqueur bomb that smells much pricier than it is. Some find it a bit much, others adore its unique, sweet-and-spicy character, but everyone agrees it's strong and lasting. It’s got a cult following for a reason.
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Apparition Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Raspberry59%
Allspice41%
Heartas listed
Passion Flower51%
Rose49%
Baseas listed
Vanilla22%
Patchouli21%
Tonka Bean20%
Amber19%
Heliotrope18%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its excellent longevity and strong sillage, coupled with its distinctive sweet and spicy character, make it less ideal for the office or formal events. However, these qualities make it perfect for date nights or evenings out where you want to make an impression.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

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

Apparition opens with a burst of juicy, sweet raspberry, quickly spiced up by pimiento for an exotic, almost liqueur-like warmth. The heart introduces a lush blend of rose and passion flower, adding a delicate florality, before settling into a rich, powdery base of tonka, vanilla, amber, heliotrope, and a surprisingly elegant patchouli. It’s a fruity gourmand with a grown-up twist.

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