Heretic Parfum 2016 Parfum

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Pistil Whip

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Heretic Parfum Pistil Whip is a Parfum launched in 2016. Pistil Whip opens with Bergamot and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Tea. Heretic Parfum's Pistil Whip carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This floral isn't your grandma's potpourri - it's a divisive, artful take on fresh-cut blooms. Expect some to rave about its realistic green notes, while others find it overwhelmingly sweet or even unsettling. You'll either love its unique garden-rave vibe or hate its 'funeral home' interpretation.
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot58%
Pink Pepper42%
Heartas listed
Tiare Flower52%
Carnation48%
Baseas listed
Tea56%
Vetiver44%

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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile, but the distinctive, sometimes intense floral character, described as 'massive floral overdose' by some, pushes it more towards casual and date wear than a quiet office setting. However, its sophisticated interpretation of florals allows it to fit surprisingly well into formal daytime events.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Pistil Whip kicks off with a lively, cool burst of bergamot and a sharp, spicy flick of pink pepper. This vibrant opening quickly ushers in the heart of the fragrance, where lush tiare flower and peppery carnation create a truly photorealistic bouquet. It's a heady, nectar-like sweetness, often described as almost bubblegum-like or evoking lily pollen, underpinned by a cool, green freshness. As it settles, a clean vetiver and a subtly creamy tea note emerge, grounding the florals and preventing them from becoming cloying, leaving a serene, airy trail that's both sweet and earthy.

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