Miller Harris 2016 EDP

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Étui Noir

by Mathieu Nardin

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Miller Harris Étui Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Mathieu Nardin. Étui Noir opens with Bergamot, Elemi, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Iris, Incense, and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Miller Harris's Étui Noir carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A buttery, smoky leather and iris delight that's either a classy powerhouse or a screechy violet nightmare, depending on who you ask. It’s a definite try-before-you-buy, but for those it clicks with, it's a masterpiece.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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Étui Noir 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

While some find it strong and say "apply with caution," many describe it as elegant, smooth, and even "clean," making it surprisingly wearable. Its warm, leathery character suits cooler weather and more intimate or sophisticated settings, though some wear it confidently to the office.

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

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Miller Harris says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Étui Noir opens with a burst of citrusy bergamot and tangerine, quickly ushering in a sophisticated, powdery iris entwined with the smooth, soft caress of cashmere wood. Incense provides a dry, smoky underscore, while the base reveals a deeply satisfying blend of leathery labdanum and birch, grounded by earthy vetiver and warm amber. It's a journey from luminous top notes to a rich, resinous, and subtly animalic dry-down.

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