Louis Cardin 2017 EDP

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Vibrant Noir

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Louis Cardin Vibrant Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Vibrant Noir opens with Bergamot, Patchouli, and Rose, settles into a heart of Citrus and Woody Notes, and dries down to a base of Resins and Amber. Louis Cardin's Vibrant Noir carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive amber powerhouse. Some find it a touch too feminine, but if you're after a budget-friendly, unique amber-rose combo that turns heads, this is it. It’s got a familiar vibe yet remains distinct.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
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Vibrant Noir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Patchouli38%
Rose38%
Bergamot25%
Heartas listed
Citrus50%
Woody Notes50%
Baseas listed
Amber67%
Resins33%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong amber and resinous character, this scent is perhaps a bit too opulent for a typical office environment. It shines on dates and formal evenings where its warmth and depth can truly make an impression, and is certainly unique enough for casual wear if you're feeling adventurous.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Vibrant Noir opens with a bold flourish of jammy rose and earthy patchouli, brightened by a whisper of bergamot. As it settles, a rich, resinous amber accord takes centre stage, weaving through the initial floral earthiness. Woody undertones emerge, adding a grounded depth, ultimately drying down to a warm, balsamic richness that lingers. The citrus offers a fleeting, spirited counterpoint to the enveloping warmth.

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