Les Eaux Primordiales 2018 EDP

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Rose Supercritique

by Arnaud Poulain

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Les Eaux Primordiales Rose Supercritique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Arnaud Poulain. Rose Supercritique opens with Red Fruits and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Cardamom, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Ambroxan, Myrrh, and Incense. Les Eaux Primordiales's Rose Supercritique carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is a real Marmite. Some rave about its gentle, modern rose, others can't see past the 'old lady' vibe. You'll either adore its sweet, powdery charm or think it's straight out of your nan's bathroom cabinet.
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  • Romantic
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Soft
  • Elegant
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Rose Supercritique Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Red Fruits58%
Bergamot42%
Heartas listed
Rose45%
Blackcurrant29%
Cardamom26%
Baseas listed
Incense38%
Myrrh35%
Ambroxan27%

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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its gentle, transparent character and subtle sillage make it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. While lovely for a romantic date, its slight elegance might be out of place for very formal events and it's certainly not a sport scent.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Rose Supercritique opens with a burst of bright red berries and bergamot, leading into a transparent rose heart. Pink, powdery, and lightly spiced with cardamom, the rose is never heavy or jammy. As it settles, a soft, warm base of ambroxan and myrrh provides a subtle, almost gourmand sweetness, with a whisper of incense adding a gentle depth.

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