Guy Laroche 1986 EDP

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Clandestine

by Daniel Molière

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Guy Laroche Clandestine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1986, created by Daniel Molière. Clandestine opens with Bergamot, Plum, Blackcurrant, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Guy Laroche's Clandestine carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This 80s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For those who adore its maximalist charm, Clandestine is a rich, honeyed plum floral with a seductive animalic growl. It's not for the faint of heart, but utterly captivating for the right person.
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Clandestine 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its rich, sweet, and animalic profile, make it far too overwhelming for office or casual wear. This is a scent for making a bold statement at a formal event or during an intimate evening out.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Clandestine opens with a potent blast of aldehydic brightness, quickly enveloped by juicy plum and pineapple, then transitions into a decadent heart of honeyed tuberose, jasmine, and an edgy carnation. As it dries, it softens into a warm, powdery amber layered with a subtle, alluring civet and earthy patchouli, leaving a lasting impression of sophisticated indulgence.

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