Parfum d'Empire 2007 EDT

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Fougere Bengale

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Parfum d'Empire Fougere Bengale is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007. Fougere Bengale opens with Lavender, Ginger, Mint, and Tea, settles into a heart of Pepper, Tobacco, and Hay, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Parfum d'Empire's Fougere Bengale carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Fougere Bengale is a challenging beast, an 'adventure in a bottle', with its unique blend of traditional fougere elements and bold, unexpected spices. Definitely not for the fainthearted, but a masterpiece for those who dare.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Fougere Bengale 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its strong projection and unique, spicy profile make it challenging for office wear, but its depth and warmth are well-suited for dates or formal events. The 'curry' association makes it less of an everyday casual reach, though adventurous wearers might still enjoy it then.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Fougere Bengale kicks off with a fresh, herbal zing of mint, lavender, and ginger before diving into a sun-drenched hay field, rich with aromatic tobacco and a sharp crack of pepper. The journey deepens into a warm, earthy base of patchouli and oakmoss, softened ever so slightly by velvety vanilla and tonka. It’s a dry, spicy, and wonderfully complex scent.

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