Houbigant 2000 EDP

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Apercu

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Houbigant Apercu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000. Apercu opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Cassia, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Houbigant's Apercu carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one is pure class: an elegant, spicy chypre that's adored by vintage lovers and performs brilliantly in cooler weather. It's not for everyone, but those who love it, really love it.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
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Apercu 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
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its long-lasting, strong projection and rich, spicy chypre profile, Apercu is best suited for cooler weather and more refined settings. It's a bit too dominant for a casual office, but shines beautifully on a date or for formal events. Many reviewers mention it's a 'grand perfume for everyday use' in the right season.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Cinnamon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Cassia Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil from Cassia
  • Cassia Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil from Cassia
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Apercu opens with a bright, green burst of bergamot, lemon, and neroli, quickly softened by a delicate whisper of jasmine and tuberose. As it settles, a warm, spicy heart emerges, driven by cinnamon and geranium, with a touch of creamy ylang-ylang. The dry-down is a rich, earthy embrace of oakmoss, vetiver, and patchouli, deepened by the comforting spice of clove and the smooth warmth of sandalwood, creating a classic, sophisticated aura.

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