Histoires de Parfums 2017 EDP

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Irrévérent

by Luca Maffei

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Histoires de Parfums Irrévérent is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Luca Maffei. Irrévérent opens with Bergamot, Lavender, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Styrax, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Histoires de Parfums's Irrévérent carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Irrévérent is a divisive, powerhouse amber. You'll either adore its rich, resinous depth with a lavender twist, or find it a cloying, suffocating beast. Definitely not a blind buy unless your nose is calibrated for niche audacity.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
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Irrévérent Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Elemi47%
Lavender30%
Bergamot23%
Heartas listed
Styrax100%
Baseas listed
Amber39%
Patchouli33%
Sandalwood29%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, coupled with its rich, heavy amber and balsamic profile, make it unsuitable for office wear or casual daytime activities. However, its sophisticated and sensual character is perfect for evening dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Opens with an unexpected, bright aromatic spark of lavender and bergamot, uplifted by the lemony, slightly balsamic elemi. This quickly deepens into a gooey, balmy heart of styrax, thick with resinous warmth. The base settles into a luxurious, slightly powdery accord of amber, creamy sandalwood, and earthy patchouli, creating a dark, brooding richness.

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