Parfum d'Empire 2003 EDT

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Eau de Gloire

by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato

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Parfum d'Empire Eau de Gloire is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato. Eau de Gloire opens with Myrtle, Bergamot, Lemon, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Star Anise, Licorice, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco, and Labdanum. Parfum d'Empire's Eau de Gloire carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper old-school aromatic leather, no doubt. It's got that classic barbershop vibe some will adore, while others might find it a bit too vintage or even 'medicinal'. Definitely a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, but with undeniable quality.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Confident
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Eau de Gloire Eau de Toilette 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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and aromatic, clean profile make it suitable for casual wear and even the office, though it might be a bit too 'old-school' for some date nights. It's too substantial for sport, and its earthy, vintage character limits its versatility for modern formal events.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Eau de Gloire opens with a bracing, zesty burst of lemon and bergamot, softened by aromatic lavender and rosemary. The heart unfolds with a unique blend of immortelle, star anise, and licorice, offering a warm, slightly spicy character. As it settles, a dry, sophisticated base of leather, oakmoss, and tobacco emerges, interwoven with hints of frankincense, grounding the fragrance in a timeless, earthy elegance.

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