Nobile 1942 2012 Extrait

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La Danza delle Libellule

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Nobile 1942 La Danza delle Libellule is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2012. La Danza delle Libellule opens with Bergamot and Apple, settles into a heart of Cacao Pod and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Vanilla. Nobile 1942's La Danza delle Libellule carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is truly divisive. For some, it's a comforting, whimsical apple gourmand; for others, a synthetic nightmare reminiscent of cheap shampoo or car fresheners. Definitely try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Clean
  • Romantic
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La Danza delle Libellule Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot56%
Apple44%
Heartas listed
Cinnamon59%
Cacao Pod41%
Baseas listed
Vanilla47%
Musk29%
Cedar24%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, inviting, and somewhat intimate profile makes it perfect for casual outings and dates, where its unique character can shine without overwhelming. However, the strong gourmand nature and the 'shampoo' quality for some reviewers mean it might be too informal or polarising for serious office or formal settings. Its light performance for many also limits its sport potential.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

About

La Danza Delle Libellule opens with a crisp, juicy burst of green apple and a hint of bright bergamot, quickly evolving into a warm, inviting heart of spiced cinnamon and a subtle cocoa pod. The dry-down settles into a soft, airy vanilla grounded by a gentle musk and a whisper of cedar, creating a sweet, almost ethereal gourmand.

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