Novellista 2020 EDP

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Silk Destiny

by Marie Huguenot

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Novellista Silk Destiny is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Marie Huguenot. Silk Destiny opens with Pink Pepper, Pear, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Elemi. Novellista's Silk Destiny carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a divisive floral. Some find a pleasant fresh rose, others get headache-inducing jasmine or 'grandma's cheap soap'. It's not a safe blind buy, so sample before committing, unless you're specifically after a 'laundry day meets hair salon' vibe.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Floral
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Silk Destiny 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:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and 'clean laundry' character make it potentially suitable for the office or casual wear, though some find it too strong. The prominent floral notes, especially jasmine and rose, don't lend themselves well to formal events or sporty activities.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Silk Destiny opens with a juicy burst of pear and tangerine, brightened by a whisper of pink pepper. The heart unfurls into a dominant, dewy rose, often accompanied by a strong, sometimes overwhelming, jasmine. A grounding base of sandalwood, elemi, and amber tries to add depth, but struggles against the persistent floral-cleanliness, which some perceive as soapy or synthetic.

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Where to buy

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