James Heeley 2011 Extrait

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L'Amandiere

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James Heeley L'Amandiere is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2011. James Heeley's L'Amandiere carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive, hyper-realistic ode to spring, L'Amandiere is a love-it-or-hate-it green almond floral that some find breathtakingly natural and others find a bit too much like soapy bathwater.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Soft
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L'Amandiere Extrait 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
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate sillage and fresh, clean profile make it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. The natural, light character prevents it from being a strong choice for formal events, and while pleasant, it lacks the boldness typically desired for dates.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond

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

L'Amandiere opens with a vivid, verdant blast of hyacinth and linden blossom, immediately evoking dewy spring mornings. The green freshness is soon joined by a distinctive bitter almond, which blends seamlessly with soft violet and rose to create a harmonious floral heart. As it settles, a clean, slightly creamy dry-down emerges, retaining the delicate floral and green character, like fresh linen drying in a spring breeze.

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