JUL ET MAD Paris 2012 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Terrasse à St-Germain

by Dorothée Piot

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JUL ET MAD Paris Terrasse à St-Germain is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Dorothée Piot. Terrasse à St-Germain opens with Rhubarb, Grapefruit, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Rose, Freesia, and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. JUL ET MAD Paris's Terrasse à St-Germain carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive scent: some find this an elegant, sophisticated floral musk with great longevity; others are utterly underwhelmed by its fleeting nature and high price tag. Try before you buy, but don't discount its quiet charm.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Terrasse à St-Germain 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its generally moderate sillage and clean, non-offensive profile make it suitable for office wear, especially if applied sparingly. While some find it romantic, its delicate nature means it might get lost in a formal setting or during energetic activity.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opening with a bright, zesty burst of rhubarb, grapefruit, and tangerine, this fragrance quickly transitions into a delicate, clean heart. Freesia, rose, and lotus create an airy floral blend. As it settles, a soft and creamy base of sandalwood and musk emerges, underpinned by a subtle, clean patchouli, leaving a refined and comforting aura.

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