Goutal 2007 EDP

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Myrrhe Ardente

by Isabelle Doyen , Camille Goutal

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Goutal Myrrhe Ardente is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal. Myrrhe Ardente opens with Tonka Bean, Benzoin, and Myrrh, settles into a heart of Vetiver and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Beeswax. Goutal's Myrrhe Ardente carries a Favourite verdict, a textural-led wear.

This discontinued Goutal gem is a truly polarising beast. For some, it's a comforting, unique resinous dream; for others, a medicinal root beer-scented flop that vanishes too quickly. Hunt it down if you dare, but don't expect a crowd-pleaser.
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  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
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Myrrhe Ardente Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Myrrh41%
Benzoin32%
Tonka Bean27%
Heartas listed
Guaiac Wood56%
Vetiver44%
Baseas listed
Beeswax100%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, resinous character make it a good fit for intimate settings like dates, and it's elegant enough for formal events. While some find it suitable for the office due to its subtle projection, its unique profile might be too distinctive for all casual 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

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

Myrrhe Ardente opens with a rich, dark sweetness from myrrh, benzoin, and tonka bean, evoking old-fashioned herbal liqueurs or spiced root beer. As it develops, guaiac wood and vetiver introduce a drier, smoky woodiness, while beeswax adds a creamy, warm texture. The drydown settles into a balsamic glow, with hints of vanilla and a unique interplay of sweet and bitter facets.

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