Noùmeno 2026 EDT

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The Benchmark

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Noùmeno The Benchmark is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026. The Benchmark opens with Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Bergamot, and Apple, settles into a heart of Powdery, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Resins, Amber, and Vanilla. Noùmeno's The Benchmark carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This is a seriously lush, powdery fruity-sweet dream. It’s got a bit of an old-school charm but modernised with vibrant fruit. If you're after something unique and comforting, this is it.
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The Benchmark Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple17%
Bergamot17%
Fruity Notes17%
Green Notes17%
Peach17%
Pear17%
Heartas listed
Iris25%
Osmanthus25%
Powdery25%
Ylang-Ylang25%
Baseas listed
Amber20%
Caramel20%
Musk20%
Resins20%
Vanilla20%

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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built on fruity, powdery and sweet - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, powdery character makes it a bit too much for a formal office setting or sport. This perfume truly shines on dates or casual outings where its warm, inviting nature can be appreciated without overwhelming.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

The Benchmark opens with a bright, juicy blast of mixed fruits - crisp apple, sweet pear, and a hint of peach, all underlined by a fresh green kick that stops it from being too cloying. This quickly melts into a soft, ethereal powdery heart, where the sophisticated iris and exotic ylang-ylang create a delicate, almost velvety texture. The base settles into a warm, inviting blend of rich amber, creamy vanilla, and a gooey caramel smoothness, lingering beautifully on the skin.

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