Histoires de Parfums 2001 EDP

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1873

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Histoires de Parfums 1873 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2001. 1873 opens with Citrus, Bergamot, Orange, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Orange Blossom, Violet, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Caramel. Histoires de Parfums's 1873 carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher; 1873 Colette is less a perfume and more a Rorschach test for your nose. Some get fizzy citrus sherbet, others a masculine barbershop blast, and a few poor souls are stuck with cat pee. Definitely try before you buy.
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  • Energetic
  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Cozy
  • Fresh
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1873 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its bright, uplifting citrus notes make it fantastic for casual wear, especially in warmer weather. While it has a prominent citrus opening, the underlying sweetness and powdery florals keep it versatile enough for day dates without being too overpowering for an office, provided it's lightly applied. It lacks the gravitas for formal events.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Limonene from Orange
  • 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

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Opens with a vibrant, zesty citrus explosion - grapefruit, tangerine, and lime all jostling for attention, often with a tart, almost bitter edge. This sparkling start then softens into a floral heart where orange blossom, violet, and lavender weave in a subtly sweet, powdery elegance. As it dries down, a gourmand whisper emerges: creamy vanilla and soft caramel blend with musk, creating a surprisingly cosy, almost dessert-like finish that retains a touch of its initial citrus zing.

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