Parfums Berdoues 2015 EDP

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Scorza di Sicilia

by Sébastien Martin

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Parfums Berdoues Scorza di Sicilia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Sébastien Martin. Scorza di Sicilia opens with Citrus and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Virginia Cedarwood, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Parfums Berdoues's Scorza di Sicilia carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly lovely citrus that's tragically fleeting. This could have been a champion, but its vanishing act leaves you fuming with orange rage. Gorgeous while it lasts, but don't expect it to hang around.
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  • Soft
  • Subtle
  • Cozy
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Scorza di Sicilia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus62%
Bergamot38%
Heartas listed
Virginia Cedarwood100%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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:
Office

Its moderate sillage and poor longevity make it suitable for casual wear or sports where a fleeting freshness is desired. It's too subtle for formal events and might not last a full date, but its unobtrusive nature works for the office.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Scorza di Sicilia bursts open with a bright, zesty citrus, like squeezing fresh bergamot and bitter orange rind straight from the fruit. This vibrant opening mellows into a clean, slightly woody heart of Virginian cedar. The dry down offers a whisper of vetiver, mingling with a surprisingly sweet, almost creamy skin-like quality, reminiscent of expensive lotion or a sun-warmed, subtly salty after-swim scent.

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