Filippo Sorcinelli 2016 EDP

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ennui-noir

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Filippo Sorcinelli ennui-noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. ennui-noir opens with Myrtle and Lavender, settles into a heart of Cedar and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Filippo Sorcinelli's ennui-noir carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive, dark, and utterly unique, ennui-noir is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. It's a statement scent for those who embrace the melancholic and sophisticated, but definitely not a blind buy for the faint of heart.
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ennui-noir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender57%
Myrtle43%
Heartas listed
Heliotrope63%
Cedar37%
Baseas listed
Vanilla39%
Patchouli36%
Vetiver25%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it too assertive for office wear. However, its rich, dark character and perceived elegance allow it to shine on formal occasions and romantic date nights, especially in cooler weather.

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

A complex dance of powdery vanilla and earthy patchouli, ennui-noir opens with an aromatic whisper of lavender and myrtle. Cedar adds a woody backbone, while heliotrope introduces a sweet, almond-like floralcy, often perceived as dark or liquorice-like. The drydown settles into a gothic, deep vanilla anchored by vetiver and a persistent, slightly dirty patchouli, creating a dark, almost meditative ambiance.

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