Goutal 1985 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Sables

by Annick Goutal

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Goutal Sables is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1985, created by Annick Goutal. Sables opens with Immortelle and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Pepper and Tea, and dries down to a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Goutal's Sables carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Sables is a divisive but iconic amber spicy fragrance from Goutal. Expect an extremely potent hit of immortelle, often described as maple syrup, curry, or even pickles, that you'll either adore or recoil from.
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Sables Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Immortelle64%
Cinnamon36%
Heartas listed
Pepper55%
Tea45%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood50%
Amber50%

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
Long (6-10h)
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
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Sables is a beast in terms of longevity and sillage, making it too powerful for most office environments. Its warm, unique, and sensual character suits dates and formal evening events, with some versatility for casual wear in cooler weather.

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

This amber spicy marvel opens with a bold, almost overwhelming blast of immortelle, a note that conjures images of sweet, dry hay or spiced maple syrup, enriched by warm cinnamon. As it develops, a dry, slightly bitter black tea note emerges, underpinned by a hint of pepper. The dry-down reveals a rich, resinous amber with creamy sandalwood, bringing warmth and depth to the persistent herbal sweetness.

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