L.T. Piver 1907 EDT

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Pompeia

by Georges Darzens , Jacques Rouché

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L.T. Piver Pompeia is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1907, created by Georges Darzens and Jacques Rouché. Pompeia opens with Lemon, Lavender, and Geranium, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. L.T. Piver's Pompeia carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This century-old 'lotion' is far from a crowd-pleaser, but if you're up for something genuinely retro and a bit wild, Pompeia delivers a powerful, mystical floral punch at a ridiculously low price. Prepare for strong opinions.
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Pompeia 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:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Given its moderate performance, Pompeia won't overpower, but its unique vintage character might be too divisive for a typical office. It leans more towards intimate or relaxed settings where its unusual charm can be appreciated, with some finding it too 'old-fashioned' for formal events.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opening with a brisk, almost medicinal blend of lemon, lavender, and geranium, Pompeia quickly transitions into a rich, complex floral heart where rose, iris, and ylang-ylang intertwine. The dry down is dominated by a persistent patchouli, grounding the florals in an earthy, slightly mysterious embrace. It's a scent that evokes old-world charm, hinting at spice and a touch of powdery allure.

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