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Sortilege (2014)

by Marie Duchêne

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Le Galion Sortilege (2014) is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Marie Duchêne. Sortilege (2014) opens with Ylang-Ylang, Lily of the Valley, Lilac, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Le Galion's Sortilege (2014) carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Sortilege is a divisive ode to classic aldehydic florals. Some find it a beautifully blended, warm, and sophisticated nod to the past, while others dismiss it as a cheap No.5 imitation or too potently 'vintage' for modern tastes.
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  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
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Sortilege (2014) 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:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for various settings, though some find its classic, potent floral character a bit much for the office. It's frequently described as elegant and classy, making it a strong contender for dates and formal events.

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

  • Narcissus Poeticus Extract from Narcissus
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • 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

This scent opens with a sparkling burst of aldehydes, softened by a delicate floral bouquet where ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, and lilac entwine. The heart blossoms into a rich blend of rose, jasmine, iris, mimosa, and narcissus, evoking a powdery, almost creamy texture. It settles into a warm, sensual base of musk, amber, and sandalwood, with subtle hints of vetiver and labdanum.

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