Maître Parfumeur et Gantier 1997 EDP

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Camelia Chinois

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Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Camelia Chinois is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1997. Camelia Chinois opens with Fruity Notes, Bergamot, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Resins, Basil, Tea, and Camellia, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier's Camelia Chinois carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Camelia Chinois is a cool, clean whisper of a scent. It's divisive - some find it serenely elegant, others 'boring' or too much like laundry. If you appreciate subtle freshness over bold statements, this might be your understated gem for summer.
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  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
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Camelia Chinois Eau de Parfum 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its clean and fresh profile, make it perfect for office and casual wear. It's less suited for formal or date nights where a bolder presence is often desired, though its freshness could work for daytime sporting activities.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 stepping into a serene tea garden after a light rain. It opens with a crisp, almost icy burst of grapefruit and bergamot, softened by other gentle fruity notes. The heart unfurls with green tea, delicate camellia, and a hint of aromatic basil, grounded by a subtle resinous warmth. It dries down to a comforting, clean musk and soft sandalwood, leaving a refined, 'just-out-of-the-shower' aura.

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