Goutal 2006 EDP

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Songes

by Isabelle Doyen , Camille Goutal

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Goutal Songes is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal. Songes opens with Tiare Flower and Frangipani, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Goutal's Songes carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive but captivating, Songes is a dreamlike tropical floral that doesn't shy away from its animalic edge. It's not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, but for those it clicks with, it's a rich, sophisticated love affair.
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  • Sensual
  • Romantic
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Confident
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Songes Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Frangipani50%
Tiare Flower50%
Heartas listed
Jasmine50%
Ylang-Ylang50%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection, substantial longevity, and rich, occasionally indolic floral profile, Songes leans more towards special occasions. It's too bold and diffusive for most office environments but perfectly suited for a romantic date or a sophisticated evening event. Its tropical nuances also make it suitable for warm weather casual wear, but only with a light hand.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Imagine stepping into a humid, moonlit garden filled with exotic blooms. Songes opens with a potent, almost rubbery burst of indolic jasmine and creamy ylang-ylang, a heady white floral symphony. This quickly softens into a lush, tropical heart of frangipani and tiare flower, reminiscent of sun-drenched skin and faraway islands. A rich, sweet vanilla underpins the composition, creating a warm, comforting sensuality, occasionally hinting at a subtle, spicy, almost animalic warmth that adds depth and intrigue. It dries down to a powdery, elegant floral vanilla.

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