Haute Fragrance Company 2018 EDP

F ££££ Acquired

Indian Venus

by Benoît Bergia

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Haute Fragrance Company Indian Venus is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Benoît Bergia. Indian Venus opens with Woody Notes, Orange Blossom, and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Brown Sugar and Musk. Haute Fragrance Company's Indian Venus carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Indian Venus is a divisive one, a polarising blend of sweet white florals and deep woods. Some find it a heavenly, soft cloud, while others are off-put by a challenging, acrid drydown. Definitely not for a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Luxurious
  • Woody
Indian Venus Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Woody Notes37%
Baseas listed

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:
Spring Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

The prominent sweet and woody accords make this best suited for cooler weather and romantic settings. While some find it comforting for casual wear, its intensity and potential for an 'off-putting' drydown limit its versatility for formal or office environments.

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

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

Opens with an intriguing, slightly woody accord mixed with bright orange blossom and a hint of warm labdanum. The heart blossoms into a creamy blend of jasmine and sandalwood, grounded by cedar. As it dries, a prominent brown sugar note emerges, sweetened by musk, creating a warm, comforting base that can unfortunately turn metallic or 'barnyard' on some skins.

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