L'Orchestre Parfum 2017 EDP

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Thé Darbouka

by Amélie Bourgeois , Anne-Sophie Behaghel

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L'Orchestre Parfum Thé Darbouka is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Amélie Bourgeois and Anne-Sophie Behaghel. Thé Darbouka opens with Chocolate and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Immortelle and Spicy Notes, and dries down to a base of Oud and Styrax. L'Orchestre Parfum's Thé Darbouka carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

A truly divisive scent, Thé Darbouka either hits all the right notes as a complex, comforting spiced tea, or falls flat as a generic, cardboardy oud. Try before you buy, it's a real skin chemistry wildcard.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
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Thé Darbouka Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot63%
Chocolate37%
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes52%
Immortelle48%
Baseas listed
Styrax59%
Oud41%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it generally acceptable for various settings. However, its unique spicy, slightly gourmand and resinous profile leans more towards casual and date nights, with some finding it too distinctive for formal or office wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opening with an unexpected interplay of bright bergamot and dark, dusty cacao, Thé Darbouka quickly deepens into a warm, spicy heart. Immortelle emerges with its unique sweet, hay-like and subtly tobacco facets, infused with an aromatic spice. The base settles into a resinous styrax and a gentle, non-overpowering oud, evoking a woody, slightly smoky sweetness that is both intriguing and comforting.

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