Les Eaux Primordiales 2023 EDP

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Plumeria Supercritique

by Arnaud Poulain

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Les Eaux Primordiales Plumeria Supercritique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Arnaud Poulain. Plumeria Supercritique opens with Red Fruits, Bergamot, and Almond, settles into a heart of Iris and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Les Eaux Primordiales's Plumeria Supercritique carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a bit of a fibber, Plumeria Supercritique trades its namesake for a creamy, powdery almond hit that settles into a comforting, though sometimes divisive, scent profile. Expect a delightful, if unexpected, powdery gourmand journey.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Soft
  • Gourmand
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Plumeria Supercritique Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Almond44%
Red Fruits34%
Bergamot22%
Heartas listed
Iris51%
Heliotrope49%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean38%
Vanilla34%
Patchouli28%

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 Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its soft sillage and comforting, clean scent make it incredibly versatile for casual wear and close encounters like dates. The powdery, creamy profile might be a bit too intimate for formal settings, and it definitely lacks the vivacity for active occasions.

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
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • 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

Plumeria Supercritique opens with a surprisingly subdued burst of red berries and bergamot, quickly giving way to a dominant, photorealistic almond note. This sweet, nutty start is swiftly enveloped by a soft, luxurious powderiness driven by iris and heliotrope, akin to a high-end body cream. The dry down introduces a warm, enveloping base of tonka bean and vanilla, underpinned by a subtle earthy patchouli, creating a cozy and slightly gourmand finish.

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Where to buy

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