Jeanne Arthes 2010 EDP

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Sultane Noir Velours

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Jeanne Arthes Sultane Noir Velours is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. Sultane Noir Velours opens with Bergamot and Mimosa, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Tonka Bean. Jeanne Arthes's Sultane Noir Velours carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you, Sultane Noir Velours isn't dark or mysterious. This budget-friendly gem is a surprisingly elegant, powdery floral-vanilla with a cosy vibe, though some find it a bit too sweet or unremarkable. A true crowd-pleaser for those who love a soft, comforting scent.
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  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Subtle
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Sultane Noir Velours 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its soft, inoffensive profile, make it suitable for casual wear and the office. While reviewers mention it for evenings at home or dates, its sweetness and lack of 'oomph' make it less ideal for formal events or sports.

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

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
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Sultane Noir Velours opens with a bright, citrusy whisper of bergamot, quickly joined by the fluffy, honeyed sweetness of mimosa. The heart blooms into a soft floral bouquet of jasmine and rose, enveloped by the distinctive, powdery almond facets of heliotrope. It settles into a warm, creamy base of tonka bean, which gives a vanilla-like sweetness, grounded by subtle musk and a hint of Virginia cedarwood for a smooth finish.

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