Haute Fragrance Company 2018 EDP

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Proposal

by Vincent Ricord

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Haute Fragrance Company Proposal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Vincent Ricord. Proposal opens with Bergamot, Almond, Blackcurrant, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Black Tea, Jasmin Sambac, Jasmine, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Teak, Iris, and Vanilla. Haute Fragrance Company's Proposal carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive brew; some find it a pleasant, clean, fruity-floral experience, while others are left wanting more complexity and finding it a bit 'generic' or even 'boring'. It seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it powdery scent, with a few odd rubber notes thrown in for good measure.
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  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Powdery
  • Sweet
  • Soft
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Proposal 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate performance and clean, airy profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, leaning into daytime scenarios. The lack of boldness might make it less impactful for formal events, and it's certainly not a sport scent.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • 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

Proposal opens with a bright, fruity burst of litchi and blackcurrant, tempered by a creamy almond sweetness. The heart unfolds into a soft floral bouquet of jasmine and heliotrope, underpinned by a distinctive black tea note and a hint of dried fruits. The dry down settles into a cosy, clean musk with touches of iris powder, earthy patchouli, and a warm vanilla-tonka base, leaving a trail reminiscent of fresh laundry.

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