Histoires de Parfums 2000 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Marquis de Sade

by Sylvie Jourdet

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Histoires de Parfums Marquis de Sade is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Sylvie Jourdet. Marquis de Sade opens with Bergamot and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Cardamom, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Immortelle, Leather, Cedar, and Birch. Histoires de Parfums's Marquis de Sade carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising beast. Forget your usual crowd-pleasers; 1740 is a dark, leathery, boozy powerhouse that demands attention. You'll either adore its scandalous charm or recoil from its perceived mustiness. Definitely not for the shrinking violets.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Edgy
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Marquis de Sade 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

With its beast mode performance and intensely dark, leathery accords, 1740 is too much for the office. It truly shines on a date or in formal evening settings, projecting a daring confidence that's less suited to casual daytime wear or anything active.

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
  • 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 an intriguing herbal edge, mixing artemisia's green bitterness with bergamot's zest, quickly deepened by a rich, earthy patchouli wrapped in warm, spiced cardamom. As it develops, a powerful, animalic leather accord dominates, softened by balsamic labdanum and a hint of sweet vanilla and immortelle, creating a complex, syrupy, almost boozy warmth. The birch adds a smoky, leathery dryness to the enduring base.

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