Goutal 1980 EDT

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Eau d'Hadrien

by Annick Goutal , Francis Camail

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Goutal Eau d'Hadrien is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1980, created by Annick Goutal and Francis Camail. Eau d'Hadrien opens with Citron, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Mandarin and Aldehydes, and dries down to a base of Cypress and Ylang-Ylang. Goutal's Eau d'Hadrien carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive citrus bomb: love it or hate it, Eau d'Hadrien is renowned for its hyper-realistic lemon. It's gloriously fresh and effortlessly chic, if you don't mind an ephemeral whisper of a scent. Expect a battle over its 'old-fashioned' character.
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  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Bold
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Eau d'Hadrien Eau de Toilette 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Given its fresh, clean, and highly natural citrus profile, this is perfect for casual summer days or sports. Its subtle projection makes it acceptable for the office, though its fleeting nature means it wouldn't be a standout for formal events or dates.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Step into a sun-drenched Mediterranean grove with Eau d'Hadrien. It bursts open with an electrifying, almost pungent squeeze of pure lemon and zesty grapefruit, a truly photorealistic citrus without a hint of sweetness. This bright, sparkling quality is amplified by clean aldehydes, soon settling into a subtle, aromatic heart where herbaceous cypress and a whisper of creamy ylang-ylang add depth and a touch of refinement to the effervescent citrus. It’s fresh, natural, and beautifully balanced.

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