Les Bains Guerbois 2021 EDP

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1986 Eclectique

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Les Bains Guerbois 1986 Eclectique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. 1986 Eclectique opens with Davana, Mandarin, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Broom, Jasmine, Geranium, and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Mate, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Les Bains Guerbois's 1986 Eclectique carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly "eclectic" fragrance, this one's a shape-shifter. It starts bold and sweet with a fruity-spicy hit before settling into a warm, tobacco-kissed hug. Some find it comforting, others a bit much, but it's rarely boring.
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  • Warm
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  • Playful
  • Powdery
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1986 Eclectique 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a complex, warm, and somewhat sweet profile, make it better suited for evening wear and dates rather than a professional setting. The rich tobacco and honey notes also lend it well to autumn and winter social 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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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 vibrant burst of spiced apple and davana, 1986 Eclectique quickly introduces a luscious heart of honeyed dried fruits and jasmine, tempered by the green nuances of broom. As it dries down, a rich tapestry of tobacco and amber emerges, intertwined with earthy oakmoss and a soft musk, creating a warm and inviting, slightly boozy aroma that lingers with sophisticated depth.

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