Giorgio Armani 2015 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Sable Or

by Nelly Hachem-Ruiz

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Giorgio Armani Sable Or is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Nelly Hachem-Ruiz. Sable Or opens with Iris, settles into a heart of Cacao Pod, Violet, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Benzoin. Giorgio Armani's Sable Or carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Sable Or is a divisive one - some find it a gorgeous, smooth vanilla-iris dream, while others are put off by its sweetness. It's a rich, luxurious scent that demands attention but might not be for everyone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Sable Or Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Iris100%
Heartas listed
Cacao Pod25%
Tonka Bean25%
Vanilla25%
Violet25%
Baseas listed
Benzoin50%
Sandalwood50%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its superb sillage and longevity, combined with its sweet, heavy oriental vanilla and powdery accords, make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, these same characteristics, especially the sensuality described by reviewers, make it perfect for dates and evening formal events. It's too opulent for casual or sport wear.

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

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 a smooth, velvety blanket woven from powdery iris and sweet violet, sprinkled with warm vanilla and creamy tonka bean. A hint of bittersweet cacao adds depth, while benzoin provides a balsamic richness, all grounded by a soft, woody sandalwood base. It's a sophisticated gourmand with a floral heart, never cloying but undeniably luxurious.

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