Goutal 2006 Edp

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Songes

by Isabelle Doyen , Camille Goutal

Goutal Songes is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal. The fragrance settles into a heart of Frangipani, Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Songes: Acquired

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
Songes Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 68%
Fruity 15%
Green 4%
Sweet 44%
Warm 3%
Woody 0%
Earthy 1%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

White Floral
100%
Floral
79%
Yellow Floral
69%
Sweet
65%
Vanilla
63%

Notes

Heart Notes

Ylang-Ylang 26% Frangipani 25% Tiare Flower 20% Jasmine 16% Vanilla 13%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

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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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