Miller Harris 2018 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Tender

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Miller Harris Tender is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Tender opens with Hyacinth, Tulip, Pink Pepper, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Rose, Peony, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Leather, and Patchouli. Miller Harris's Tender carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Tender is a divisive beast: one moment it's a unique, complex floral with an edgy ink note, the next it's likened to rotten rose petals or a bin of bio-waste. It's not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's an unforgettable olfactory journey.
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  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Warm
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Tender 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
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:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and longevity mean it's suitable for casual wear and might even work for a non-traditional date, as it's often described as an 'intimate' scent. However, its unusual character and potential for being 'too much' for some make it a less ideal choice for formal events or 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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

A truly peculiar floral that kicks off with an unexpected aldehydic-ink punch, quickly giving way to a cool, waxy blend of hyacinth and tulip, warmed by cinnamon and pepper. As it settles, a dry, slightly salty saffron note emerges, deepening into a musky, woody leather base with hints of patchouli and frankincense. It's a journey from floral brightness to a contemplative, almost melancholic dry down.

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