Olivier Durbano 2006 EDP

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Amethyst

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Olivier Durbano Amethyst is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Amethyst opens with Grape, Bergamot, Pepper, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Rosewood, Jasmine, Iris, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Ambrette. Olivier Durbano's Amethyst carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper enigma - some find it a unique, spiritual fruit-incense dream, others a 'sweet and sour chicken marinade' disaster. A divisive, woody-spicy-fruity ride that you'll either adore or dismiss as forgettable.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Unique
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
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Amethyst 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 Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and unique character make it suitable for a date or casual wear, where it can be appreciated without being overpowering. The incense and fruity notes might be a bit much for a formal setting or an intense workout, but it could work for a relaxed office environment.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Amethyst opens with a burst of ripe, slightly sour grape and raspberry, sharpened by a kick of pepper and bergamot. This vibrant start quickly softens into a smoky heart where incense and rosewood entwine with powdery iris and delicate jasmine. The dry down is a comforting, warm embrace of creamy vanilla and sandalwood, grounded by soft musk and ambrette, leaving a subtly sweet, woody trail.

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