Histoires de Parfums 2019 EDT

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7753 Unexpected Mona

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Histoires de Parfums 7753 Unexpected Mona is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019. 7753 Unexpected Mona opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Pepper, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Heliotrope, and Pear, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Histoires de Parfums's 7753 Unexpected Mona carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Unexpected Mona is a green, floral enigma that divides opinion sharply - some find it an utterly unique and soothing masterpiece, while others are baffled by its aggressive greenness or find it dated and screechy. Definitely not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Soft
  • Powdery
  • Sophisticated
7753 Unexpected Mona Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean facets make it suitable for office and casual wear, though its unique character might be too "unexpected" for very formal settings. Some find it too overpowering for daily wear, while others enjoy its versatility for all occasions.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Unexpected Mona opens with a fresh, peppery burst of green ivy and galbanum, brightened by bergamot and mandarin. The heart unfolds into a clean, slightly sweet white floral blend of tuberose and orange blossom, kissed by juicy pear and powdery heliotrope. It settles into an earthy, woody base of vetiver, patchouli, and oakmoss, with a lingering whisper of creamy sandalwood, creating an evolving, complex green floral symphony.

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