Houbigant 1987 EDT

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Demi-Jour

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Houbigant Demi-Jour is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1987. Demi-Jour opens with Bergamot, Violet, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Houbigant's Demi-Jour carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a divisive floral aldehyde, loved for its opulent vintage charm by those who snagged an original Houbigant, but widely panned as a cheap, chemical mess in its later Dana formulations. Buyer beware and seek out true vintage for the real experience.
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Demi-Jour Eau de Toilette 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 Formal

With strong longevity and sillage, Demi-Jour is far too assertive for the office. Its opulent, powerful floral character makes it ideal for formal events and romantic evenings, but it's generally too 'dressy' for casual 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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • 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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Demi-Jour opens with a burst of bright bergamot and sparkling aldehydes, quickly giving way to a lush, heady bouquet of rose and violet. As it settles, iris and ylang-ylang add a powdery, creamy depth, while a sophisticated base of cedar, sandalwood, and oakmoss lends a classic, earthy foundation. It's a rich, assertive floral that speaks of a bygone era.

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