Filippo Sorcinelli 2016 Extrait

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Contre Bombarde 32

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Filippo Sorcinelli Contre Bombarde 32 is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2016. Contre Bombarde 32 opens with Elemi and Juniper, settles into a heart of Cedar and Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vanilla. Filippo Sorcinelli's Contre Bombarde 32 carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive yet captivating, this is a masterful take on gourmand incense. It's an unusual journey from shocking opening to cosy drydown, so definitely sample first.
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Contre Bombarde 32 Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Elemi59%
Juniper41%
Heartas listed
Cedar60%
Sandalwood40%
Baseas listed
Vanilla54%
Amber46%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this scent is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, making it perfect for dates or sophisticated casual outings. Its unique, somewhat challenging opening and rich base could be too much for a professional office setting, and it is definitely not a sports fragrance.

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

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

Contre Bombarde 32 opens with a challenging, almost screechy burst of elemi and juniper, a bold, resinous greenness that might catch you off guard. This quickly mellows, giving way to a warm, inviting heart of cedar and creamy sandalwood. The fragrance then settles into a profoundly comforting base where a rich, almost burnt caramel note mingles beautifully with sweet vanilla and deep amber, reminiscent of old wooden pews and smouldering incense.

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