Parfum d'Empire 2017 EDP

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Le Cri de la Lumière

by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato

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Parfum d'Empire Le Cri de la Lumière is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato. Le Cri de la Lumière opens with Bergamot, Raspberry, and Aldehydes, and settles into a heart of Rose and Iris. Parfum d'Empire's Le Cri de la Lumière carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Le Cri de la Lumière is a divisive fragrance an aldehydic iris-rose on a musky base. Many find it luminous and chic, a true masterpiece embodying sophisticated elegance. Others, though, get scrubber vibes, finding it sharp, synthetic, or just a bit too much like a hospital.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Elegant
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Le Cri de la Lumière Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes48%
Raspberry26%
Bergamot26%
Heartas listed
Rose51%
Iris49%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, elegant, and often soft sillage makes it ideal for office wear and formal events where sophistication is key. While some find it too sharp for casual settings, its distinctive character could work for a confidently understated date night. Not one for the gym, though.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Le Cri de la Lumière opens with a blast of sparkling aldehydes and bright bergamot, uplifted by a tart hint of raspberry. The heart unfurls into a delicate rose and powdery iris, creating an ethereal, almost cool floral blend. This rests on a clean musky foundation, with subtle woody and earthy nuances, giving it an airy yet grounded presence. It evokes a sense of pristine modern elegance.

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