Miller Harris 2011 EDP

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La Fumee

by Lyn Harris

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Miller Harris La Fumee is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Lyn Harris. La Fumee opens with Lavender, Incense, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Geranium, Cardamom, Cumin, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Birch. Miller Harris's La Fumee carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive gem. For some, it's a sophisticated, churchy incense masterpiece; for others, it's just 'another niche incense' or worse, a cumin-forward sweat-fest. Best to sample, as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
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La Fumee 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, ambery, and woody accords make it suitable for cooler weather and evening wear, particularly for dates and formal events. While some find it subtle enough for daily wear, the potential for strong spice notes and moderate sillage lowers its office appropriateness.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Starts with a resinous, herbal-spicy blast of elemi, lavender, and sharp incense, quickly morphing into a warm, woody heart. Chamomile softens the edges while cardamom, cumin, and coriander lend a dry, almost 'old book' spice. The drydown settles into a luxurious amber-labdanum embrace, with creamy sandalwood and smoky birch providing a sophisticated, enduring warmth.

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