Histoires de Parfums 2011 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Petroleum

by Sylvie Jourdet , Gérald Ghislain

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Histoires de Parfums Petroleum is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Sylvie Jourdet and Gérald Ghislain. Petroleum opens with Bergamot, Oud, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Amber and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Patchouli, and Civet. Histoires de Parfums's Petroleum carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Histoires de Parfums' Petroleum is a challenging, divisive scent that's either a stroke of genius or utterly unwearable depending on who you ask. Expect to stand out, for better or worse.
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Petroleum 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
Moderate
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

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its highly distinctive and polarising scent profile, make it unsuitable for the office or casual daywear. It could work for a daring date night or a formal evening event where you want to make a statement, particularly given its 'night' and 'autumn' bias.

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

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

Petroleum opens with a fascinating collision of bright bergamot and aldehydic shimmer against a backdrop of deep, earthy oud, quickly giving way to a rich, animalic heart. Amber and rose add a touch of warmth and floral complexity, before settling into a robust base of musky leather, patchouli, and raw civet. It evokes the distinct aroma of a mechanic's garage and an old-world tannery, creating a unique, industrial-yet-luxurious profile.

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