L'Occitane en Provence 2006 EDT

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Eau des Baux

by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

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L'Occitane en Provence Eau des Baux is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. Eau des Baux opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cypress, Cinnamon, Incense, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Frankincense. L'Occitane en Provence's Eau des Baux carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This one's a legendary cheapie, offering niche-level comfort at a high-street price, though its longevity causes a bit of mither. A cold-weather marvel with devoted fans, it's a must-try for anyone after a warm, spicy vanilla with a proper twist.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
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Eau des Baux Eau de Toilette 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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, spicy and vanilla-heavy profile makes it perfect for date nights and casual autumn/winter wear. While it has moderate projection, its richness isn't ideal for the office or formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.

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
  • 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

Imagine a rich, creamy vanilla imbued with the ghost of pipe smoke and a crackling fireplace. It opens with a flash of warmly spiced cardamom and pink pepper, underpinned by a bracing cypress. As it settles, golden amber and balsamic frankincense mingle with the sweet embrace of tonka bean, creating a deep, enveloping warmth. The journey ends with a smooth cedar base, ensuring a sophisticated, yet utterly cosy, drydown.

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