Maître Parfumeur et Gantier 1993 EDP

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Vocalise

by Jean-François Laporte

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Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Vocalise is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1993, created by Jean-François Laporte. Vocalise opens with Red Fruits and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Angelica, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier's Vocalise carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Vocalise is a divisive vintage fruity floral that some find sophisticated and others just… unremarkable. Expect a grown-up blackcurrant that’s charmingly old-school, but with moderate performance that leaves some wanting more.
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  • Classic
  • Romantic
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Soft
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Vocalise 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual wear and even the office, as it's unlikely to overpower. While some find it elegant enough for an evening event, its overall understated nature and fruity floral profile lean away from formal occasions.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with a vivid burst of tart red fruits and rich blackcurrant, avoiding any overly sweet, confectionary vibe. This juicy introduction gracefully yields to a heart of classic rose and creamy ylang-ylang, underscored by the intriguing green, slightly bitter touch of angelica. The drydown settles into a soft, warm embrace of sandalwood and amber, with a lingering whisper of musky berries.

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