Jeanne Arthes EDP

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Cobra

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Jeanne Arthes Cobra is an Eau de Parfum. Cobra opens with Marigold, Orange, Aldehydes, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Red Fruits, Spicy Notes, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Jeanne Arthes's Cobra carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a head-scratcher. While it's got a loyal following for its nostalgic charm and undeniable similarity to a certain famous 'poisonous' scent, a fair few find it an unpleasant, cheap imitation. Not one for a blind buy, then, unless you're feeling adventurous.
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  • Classic
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
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Cobra Eau de Parfum 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
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and intense, 'old school' floral-spicy profile make it less suitable for office or casual settings. It's much better suited for evening wear, whether that's a date or a formal event, where its strong character can shine without overwhelming.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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

Cobra opens with a bold, almost jarring burst of aldehydes and marigold, quickly joined by bright orange and tangerine. The heart is a heady floral mix of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, given a fruity lift by peach and red berries, with a powdery orris root grounding it. The drydown settles into a warm, woody embrace of sandalwood, cedar, and vetiver, smoothed by creamy vanilla and musk, retaining a spicy floral ghost.

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