Histoires de Parfums 2014 EDP

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1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu EdP

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Histoires de Parfums 1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu EdP is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. 1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu EdP opens with Orange Blossom, Pepper, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Patchouli. Histoires de Parfums's 1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu EdP carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a bold, divisive leather and floral affair. It's not a crowd-pleaser and definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're into unapologetic, slightly animalic vintage vibes, this could be your next signature.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Powdery
  • Confident
  • Elegant
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1890 La Dame de Pique Tchaikovsky Absolu EdP 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its eternal longevity and strong sillage, this isn't an office-friendly scent. Its bold, sensual character, with prominent leather and florals, makes it perfect for a date or special evening events where you want to make a statement.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

It opens with a brief hint of orange blossom and a whisper of pepper, quickly giving way to a rich, jammy rose heart. What truly defines this scent, however, is the compelling tension between a musky, animalic leather and a potent, sometimes indolic, jasmine. As it dries, a warm amber, smoky incense, and earthy patchouli emerge, grounding the florals and leather in a dark, intriguing embrace. It's a complex, evolving scent that speaks of old-world charm and undeniable presence.

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