Acquired

Histoires de Parfums 2000 EDP

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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 leather-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.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Edgy
Marquis de Sade Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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.

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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.