Le Couvent Maison de Parfum 2023 EDP

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Sperone

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Sperone is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Sperone opens with Bergamot and Thyme, settles into a heart of Immortelle and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Labdanum. Le Couvent Maison de Parfum's Sperone carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Sperone is a divisive wonder, kicking off with a big, bold woody-spicy punch that polarises opinions. If you can ride out the initial blast, you're rewarded with a fascinating, versatile evolution, albeit one that apparently loves its Iso E Super.
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Sperone Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Thyme60%
Bergamot40%
Heartas listed
Immortelle50%
Pepper50%
Baseas listed
Labdanum56%
Cedar44%

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:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

The initial intense woody and spicy blast suggests it's a bit much for a formal office setting or active sport. However, its versatile niche quality, as noted by reviewers, allows it to transition well from a casual outing to a distinctive date night, especially as it mellows from a 'pine tree' into a smooth amber.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opens with a sharp, fresh cut of bergamot and herbal thyme, swiftly followed by a peppery, intensely woody heart. As it settles, the distinct, sweet-and-sour immortelle emerges, entwined with the resinous warmth of labdanum and the earthy depth of cedar. It's a journey from bracing spice to a smoother, ambary dry-down that lingers beautifully on the skin.

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