Parfum d'Empire 2008 Parfum

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Yuzu Fou

by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato

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Parfum d'Empire Yuzu Fou is a Parfum launched in 2008, created by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato. Yuzu Fou opens with Kumquat, Bitter Orange, Yuzu, and Mint, settles into a heart of Cedar, Bamboo, and Lemon Verbena, and dries down to a base of Neroli and Clean Musk. Parfum d'Empire's Yuzu Fou carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Yuzu Fou is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it citrus that some find exhilarating and others find utterly repulsive. Expect a wild, skanky ride or a clean, sharp citrus, depending on your skin chemistry and tolerance for the unusual.
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Yuzu Fou 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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate performance and fresh, energetic profile make it excellent for casual day wear and sport, especially in warmer weather. The divisive and sometimes 'skanky' character means it's probably not the best choice for formal settings or the office, but its unique quality could be intriguing on a date.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Opens with a vibrant, zesty explosion of bitter yuzu and kumquat, sharpened by a clean, bracing mint. As it settles, a fresh, green bamboo and woody cedar heart emerges, softened by herbal lemon verbena. The dry down is a clean musk, laced with the subtle floralcy of neroli, though some detect a controversial 'skank' note throughout.

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