Olivier Durbano 2014 EDP

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Promethee

by Olivier Durbano

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Olivier Durbano Promethee is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Olivier Durbano. Olivier Durbano's Promethee carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper slow burner, taking its time to unfurl its layers. It's not for everyone, with its challenging spice and herbal blend, but those who 'get' it rave about its unique character and subtle evolution.
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  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Woody
  • Bold
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Promethee 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for office wear, not being too overpowering. The unique spicy and herbal character, while interesting, might be a bit too unconventional for highly formal settings, but works well for casual daywear.

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

  • Narcissus Poeticus Extract from Narcissus
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Promethee opens with an intriguing blend of fresh, bitter myrtle and aromatic fennel, quickly spiced up by a kick of pink pepper and a hint of camphor-like sage. As it develops, a warm, resinous heart of labdanum and incense emerges, subtly laced with the earthy depth of nutmeg and vetiver. The dry down settles into a woody, musky embrace with touches of cedar and ambergris, leaving an ancient yet modern, aromatic trail.

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