Haute Fragrance Company 2018 EDP

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Devil's Intrigue

by Benoît Bergia

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Haute Fragrance Company Devil's Intrigue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Benoît Bergia. Devil's Intrigue opens with Osmanthus and Tea, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, and Cashmeran. Haute Fragrance Company's Devil's Intrigue carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A perplexing charmer by all accounts. Many rave about its addictive, sensual warmth, while others are left wondering if it's just another expensive version of something they've smelled before. The 'Devil' might be in the price tag, not the scent.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
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Devil's Intrigue Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Osmanthus60%
Tea40%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood60%
Orange Blossom40%
Baseas listed
Vanilla46%
Cashmeran29%
Woody Notes26%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and intimate projection make it suitable for close encounters, scoring high for dates. While generally inoffensive and soft, the sensual woody and vanilla accords are less ideal for formal events or sports. Its subtle nature allows for office wear, but the price point suggests something more special than daily grind.

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 a smooth, creamy drift of osmanthus and warm tea, leading into a heart of gentle orange blossom and soft sandalwood. The dry-down settles into a comforting, woody vanilla and cashmere embrace, powdery and subtly sweet without ever becoming cloying. It's a refined, cocoon-like scent that, if you can afford it, might just be your new obsession.

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