Haute Fragrance Company 2018 EDP

F ££££ Acquired

Closed Gate

by Benoît Bergia

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Haute Fragrance Company Closed Gate is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Benoît Bergia. Closed Gate opens with Sichuan Pepper and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Sandalwood, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Haute Fragrance Company's Closed Gate carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a truly divisive scent, a love-it-or-hate-it affair thanks to its prominent, almost overwhelming pepper. If you want something genuinely unique and don't mind a challenge, step through the Closed Gate.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Closed Gate 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this scent commands attention. The complex, mysterious profile makes it a standout choice for dates and formal evening wear, while its intensity makes it less suitable for casual or office settings.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Closed Gate opens with an immediate, bold hit of Sichuan pepper, sharp and almost leathery, softened by the resinous warmth of labdanum. As it evolves, green notes emerge, weaving through the enduring spice, complemented by a creamy sandalwood. The drydown settles into a musky, smoky vanilla, retaining a subtle peppery edge that keeps it from becoming just another sweet gourmand.

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