Houbigant 1941 EDP

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Chantilly

by Marcel Billot

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Houbigant Chantilly is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1941, created by Marcel Billot. Chantilly opens with Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Orange Blossom, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Houbigant's Chantilly carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Chantilly is a divisive yet beloved vintage gem, capable of smelling like dish soap to some, but a comforting, spicy, powdery dream to others. For the true experience, hunt down an original Houbigant bottle.
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  • Classic
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Chantilly 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warmth and moderate to strong sillage make it better suited for evenings and leisurely activities rather than a professional office setting. Reviewers often mention wearing it for comfort or dates, highlighting its intimate appeal. The floral and spicy notes, while lovely, aren't ideal for active wear.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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

Imagine a bright burst of lemon and bergamot, quickly softening into a warm, gently spiced heart of carnation, rose, and ylang-ylang. The dry-down is an elegant embrace of creamy vanilla, tonka, and woody sandalwood, rounded out by the earthy depth of oakmoss and a hint of musk.

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