Jacques Bogart 1992 EDT

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Witness

by Dominique Preyssas

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Jacques Bogart Witness is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1992, created by Dominique Preyssas. Witness opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Canadian Fir Balsam, Rose, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Jacques Bogart's Witness carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly unique beast, Witness is a powerful, old-school spicy woody scent that evokes autumn and winter like nothing else. It's not for everyone, but if you love bold, complex fragrances, this discontinued gem is worth seeking out.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
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Witness 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
Long (6-10h)
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its strong, distinctive scent profile, make it less suitable for an office environment. However, its warm and complex character is perfect for dates and formal events, especially during colder months, and some find it suitable for casual wear too.

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
  • 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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Witness opens with a vibrant, almost boozy burst of citrus and aldehydes, quickly tempered by herbal artemisia and basil. The heart plunges into a rich, festive blend of spiced fir balsam and cinnamon, accented by floral touches of carnation and a hint of sweet honey. The long, complex drydown reveals a dark, resinous base of incense, amber, and patchouli, underpinned by earthy oakmoss and warm woods like cedar and sandalwood, leaving a sophisticated, almost smoky trail.

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