Parfums Berdoues 2015 EDP

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Selva do Brazil

by Jennifer Riley

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Parfums Berdoues Selva do Brazil is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Jennifer Riley. Selva do Brazil opens with Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Guaiac Wood. Parfums Berdoues's Selva do Brazil carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A fresh, green, and unapologetically casual scent that struggles with performance. Expect a fleeting moment of verdant delight, but don't count on it sticking around for long. It's a likeable, if unexciting, warm-weather pick.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Energetic
  • Subtle
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Selva do Brazil Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Petitgrain100%
Heartas listed
Tonka Bean100%
Baseas listed
Guaiac Wood100%

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:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, subtle, and clean profile, coupled with moderate longevity and sillage, makes it perfect for casual wear, office, or sport. However, its understated nature means it won't stand out for dates or 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

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

Imagine stepping into a sun-drenched jungle, the air thick with the zesty, slightly bitter aroma of crushed petitgrain leaves. This initial vibrant greenness quickly softens, making way for the creamy, almost vanilla-like warmth of tonka bean, expertly balanced by the subtle, smoky depth of guaiac wood. It's a pure, uncomplicated scent that evokes fresh foliage and earthy tranquility.

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