Marc Jacobs 2020 EDP

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Perfect

by Domitille Michalon Bertier

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Marc Jacobs Perfect is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Domitille Michalon Bertier. Perfect opens with Rhubarb and Narcissus, settles into a heart of Almond, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Cashmeran. Marc Jacobs's Perfect carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Perfect Eau de Parfum is a bright, whimsical burst of green and almond over a sheer woody-musky base. Effortlessly joyful, it is an everyday signature for those who want to feel modern and optimistic.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Playful
  • Clean
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Perfect Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Narcissus50%
Rhubarb50%
Heartas listed
Almond100%
Baseas listed
Cashmeran55%
Cedar45%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Bright green and fruity notes with a soft almond milk heart make this ideal for spring and summer, though the cashmeran and cedar base gives it enough depth for mild fall days. Lacks the density and warmth for true winter coziness.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Subtle projection and a soft, uplifting profile suit daily wear, casual outings, and office environments. Its clean, modern freshness is less suited for formal black-tie or athletic scenarios.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond

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

Perfect Eau de Parfum opens with a tart rhubarb and crisp narcissus, giving way to a creamy heart of almond milk that feels both comforting and novel. Hints of green and powdery facets float above a soft cashmeran and cedar base, keeping the composition airy yet subtly textured. The overall effect is fresh, playful, and contemporary, evoking the feeling of a spring morning with a touch of quirky elegance.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 7 October

10ml 4 offers
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