Parfums MDCI 2012 EDP

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Chypre Palatin

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Chypre Palatin opens with Hyacinth, Clementine, Lavender, and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Immortelle, Leather, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Parfums MDCI's Chypre Palatin carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A modern chypre that's absolutely stunning, melding classic grandeur with contemporary flair. It's a divisive scent, with some finding it a masterpiece of sweet, ambery elegance, while others are put off by its intensity or perceived datedness. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Chypre Palatin 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent performance and rich accords make it less suited for daily office wear, but perfect for dates and evening events where its luxurious feel can shine. While it has a classic elegance that suits formal occasions, some find it adaptable enough for sophisticated casual wear, though certainly not for sport.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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

Chypre Palatin opens with a sparkling burst of aldehydic brightness and green galbanum, swiftly joined by a juicy clementine and the aromatic whisper of lavender. As it settles, a rich, fruity heart emerges, dominated by plum and an intoxicating blend of rose and jasmine. The base weaves a sumptuous tapestry of warm amber, animalic castoreum, soft leather, and earthy oakmoss, sweetened by vanilla and tolu balsam for a long-lasting, opulent finish.

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