Laurent Mazzone Parfums 2011 EDP

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Noir Gabardine

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Laurent Mazzone Parfums Noir Gabardine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Noir Gabardine opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Rosewood, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Laurent Mazzone Parfums's Noir Gabardine carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Noir Gabardine is a truly divisive scent. While some praise its versatile, clean freshness and compare it favourably to popular designers, others find it generic, sour, or even foul-smelling. You'll either adore its unique blend or find it thoroughly underwhelming.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Subtle
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Noir Gabardine 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, fresh character and good longevity make it suitable for office wear and casual outings. While not overtly formal, the warmth of the drydown could work for some date situations. Its performance makes it less ideal for intense sport, but it's a solid everyday choice.

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

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

An initially bright citrus burst of bergamot and mandarin is quickly countered by a green, slightly bitter galbanum. This transitions into a smooth heart of creamy sandalwood and rosewood, underscored by a hint of spicy ginger. The drydown settles into a warm, inviting base of musk, amber, vanilla, and tonka bean, adding a sweet, almost praline-like depth to the lingering freshness.

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