Faberlic 2014 EDP

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Pont d'Or

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Faberlic Pont d'Or is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Pont d'Or opens with Pomelo, Bergamot, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Peony, Nutmeg, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Milk, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Faberlic's Pont d'Or carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper sweet shop in a bottle, but it's wildly divisive. Some adore the syrupy apricot and lactonic embrace, while others find it overwhelmingly saccharine. Definitely try before you buy, it's not for the faint of heart.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Playful
Pont d'Or 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent gourmand sweetness and lactonic richness make it less suitable for professional or formal settings, where a heavy scent could be intrusive. However, it's a solid choice for a date or a cozy casual evening, as indicated by reviewers who embrace its warmth.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Imagine biting into a rich apricot jam, smoothed out with creamy milk and vanilla, then dusted lightly with praline and nutmeg. The initial zest of pomelo and grapefruit fades quickly, giving way to a warm, enveloping cloud of lactonic sweetness. A faint echo of jasmine and peony tries to cut through the gourmand heft, but the base of amber and musk ensures a long-lasting, almost edible warmth.

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