Marc Jacobs 2022 EDT

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Perfect

by Domitille Michalon Bertier

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Marc Jacobs Perfect is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022, created by Domitille Michalon Bertier. Perfect opens with Herbal and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Marc Jacobs's Perfect carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive freshie a like-it-or-loathe-it clean take on the original. This offers a bright, effervescent, and sometimes 'shampooey' or 'soapy' experience, with some finding it perfectly aquatic and clean, while others are put off by a 'sour' or 'spitty' edge.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Bright
  • Playful
  • Youthful
Perfect Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Baseas listed

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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

This EDT is light and inoffensive, making it an excellent choice for office wear or casual outings where subtlety is key. Its 'shampooey' and 'aquatic' nature also lends itself well to post-shower and warm-weather sport, though the limited longevity means frequent reapplication is needed.

About

Perfect EDT opens with a lively burst of green herbal notes, zested with a hint of pink pepper. The heart unfurls into a soft, airy narcissus, bringing a delicate yellow floral sweetness. The base grounds the composition with a subtle cedar, complementing the freshness with a gentle woody dryness. Expect a light, clean, and aquatic floral scent that some find refreshing, others a touch too sharp.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 7 October


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