Francesca Dell'Oro 2017 Edp

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Irupe

by Bertrand Duchaufour

Francesca Dell'Oro Irupe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Irupe opens with Bay Leaf, Mint, and Sea Water, settles into a heart of Melon, Gardenia, Tuberose, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Woody, Oakmoss, Cardamom, and Vanilla. Francesca Dell'Oro's Irupe carries an Acquired verdict, a white floral-led wear.

This is a fiercely divisive one - a peculiar blend of fresh marine notes and creamy white florals that people either adore for its quirky charm or recoil from due to a cloying sweetness. Best sampled on skin, and definitely not on paper.
  • Modern
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Sensual
Irupe Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 22%
Fruity 6%
Green 15%
Sweet 16%
Warm 21%
Woody 7%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 29%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its distinctive and often potent blend of aquatic, floral, and sweet notes makes it a bit too much for a formal office setting. However, its fresh opening and playful character make it suitable for casual wear, and its sensual white floral heart works well for dates, particularly in warmer weather.

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About

Irupe opens with an invigorating splash of sea water, bay leaf, and cool mint, quickly giving way to a surprisingly sweet, almost chewy heart of melon, creamy tuberose, and heady gardenia. As it settles, warm spices like cardamom and pink pepper emerge, supported by a soft woody base with a hint of earthy oakmoss and a comforting vanilla undertone. It's a complex dance between fresh, green aquatic elements and rich, sweet florals.