Histoires de Parfums 2001 EDP

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1826

by Sylvie Jourdet

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Histoires de Parfums 1826 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2001, created by Sylvie Jourdet. 1826 opens with Bergamot and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, Cinnamon, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Histoires de Parfums's 1826 carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one is a real puzzler. Some folks adore its 'old books and dusty library' vibe, praising its nuanced charm, while others find it a weak, chaotic mess or a band-aid smelling disaster. Definitely a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, with performance complaints echoing loudly.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Soft
  • Romantic
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
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1826 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle, skin-scent projection and delicate character make it suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. However, its poor longevity and minimal sillage detract from its suitability for formal events or dates where more presence is desired.

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
  • 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

Opens with a fleeting, bitter tangerine and bergamot before settling into a soft, dry violet heart, dusted with subtle cinnamon and ginger spice. The backbone is a woody, powdery patchouli-amber accord, woven with wisps of incense and a hint of vanilla, creating a delicate, almost antique air. It's often described as smelling of old books or dusty elegance.

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