Goutal 1996 EDP

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Grand Amour

by Annick Goutal , Isabelle Doyen

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Goutal Grand Amour is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996, created by Annick Goutal and Isabelle Doyen. Grand Amour opens with Hyacinth, Rose, Lily, and Honeysuckle, settles into a heart of Broom, Leather, Jasmine, and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Myrrh. Goutal's Grand Amour carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a 'grand' floral masterpiece - a melancholic, sensual, and complex brew. For others, it's an overpowering old-fashioned headache in a bottle. Sample before committing, no two skins wear it the same.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Fresh
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Grand Amour 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and complex, occasionally potent floral-leather profile, Grand Amour is best reserved for occasions where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's a bit much for the office and entirely unsuitable for sport, but its elegance makes it a strong contender for formal events or a memorable date night.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Grand Amour unfurls with a rich, heady bouquet of white and yellow florals, the potent sweetness of hyacinth and honeysuckle mingling with indolic jasmine and soft mimosa. This opulent floral heart is underpinned by a surprising hint of green freshness, then descends into a warm, sensual base of soft leather, amber, myrrh, and vanilla. It’s a deep, evolving scent, moving from vibrant bloom to a creamy, subtly animalic drydown.

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