Goutal 1996 EDT

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Eau du Sud

by Annick Goutal

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Goutal Eau du Sud is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996, created by Annick Goutal. Eau du Sud opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Basil, settles into a heart of Lime, Jasmine, Mint, and Lemon Verbena, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Goutal's Eau du Sud carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive but timeless citrus aromatic, Eau du Sud is either a glorious, enduring summer chypre or a fleeting, masculine, slightly bitter disappointment. You'll either adore its natural, earthy charm or be left utterly cold. Test before you commit.
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  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
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Eau du Sud 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often discreet nature makes it excellent for the office or casual wear, especially in warm weather. While some find it office-appropriate, its often moderate sillage and 'classic' feel might not suit a modern date night, and it's too subtle for formal events, despite its underlying elegance. It can work for sport due to its refreshing quality, but isn't built for high performance.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Eau du Sud erupts with a vivid, zesty blast of grapefruit, mandarin, and lime, sharpened by the green, peppery kick of basil and a cool hint of mint. As it settles, lemon verbena adds a bright, herbal freshness before a rich, earthy base emerges. Vetiver, oakmoss, and patchouli wrap the initial citrus and herb notes in a sophisticated, grounding embrace, preventing it from spiralling into a mere summer cologne.

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