ID Parfums 1996 EDT

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Pour L'Amour de L'Inde

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ID Parfums Pour L'Amour de L'Inde is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996. Pour L'Amour de L'Inde opens with Marigold, Rose, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Jasmine, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vanilla. ID Parfums's Pour L'Amour de L'Inde carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive yet captivating scent. While some find its spicy floral composition enchanting, others are put off by a prominent marigold note, leading to a 'love it or hate it' reception. If it works for you, it's an underrated gem.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Pour L'Amour de L'Inde 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong sillage and rich, oriental character, this perfume is best suited for intimate settings like dates or dressy occasions. It might be a bit much for a typical office environment, though a light hand could make it work, and it's definitely not for sport.

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

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

Pour L'Amour de L'Inde opens with an intriguing blend of peppery rose and a distinctive marigold note, which some perceive as an unexpected, almost 'hairspray' freshness. This spicy floral introduction gives way to a heart of warm, aromatic cardamom entwined with creamy jasmine and rich sandalwood. The journey concludes with a soft, comforting base of cedar and a gentle, unsugared vanilla, leaving a lasting impression of oriental elegance.

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