Jacques Fath 1972 EDP

F £££££ Acquired

Ellipse

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Jacques Fath Ellipse is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1972. Ellipse opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Jacques Fath's Ellipse carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A legendary, discontinued chypre that continues to captivate. Ellipse is a rare find, coveted by those who adore its bold, green character and the timeless elegance it exudes. It's a statement scent, pure and simple.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
Ellipse Eau de Parfum bottle

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.

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:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its powerful, classic chypre profile and often-noted strong presence, Ellipse is best reserved for formal events or evening wear. It's too assertive for a casual office setting, but perfect for making a sophisticated statement on a date or at a grand occasion.

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

  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

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About

Ellipse opens with a potent, almost sharp greenness from galbanum and wormwood, immediately grounding you in its earthy, aromatic core. Pine and oakmoss provide a rich, woody depth, evoking a deep forest floor. Hints of jasmine and rose soften the edges, while a subtle citrus brightness cuts through, preventing it from becoming too heavy. The dry-down settles into a sophisticated, mossy warmth, a truly complex and enduring chypre.