Francesca Dell'Oro 2017 EDP

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Irupe

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Francesca Dell'Oro Irupe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Irupe opens with Sea Water, Bay Leaf, and Mint, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Gardenia, Carnation, and Melon, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom. Francesca Dell'Oro's Irupe carries an Acquired verdict, a green-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.
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  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Sensual
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Irupe 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Ingredients and allergens

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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.

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Where to buy

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0.05 fl oz (1.5 ml) 1 offer
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