Parfums MDCI 2016 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Le Barbier de Tanger

by Anne-Sophie Behaghel

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Parfums MDCI Le Barbier de Tanger is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Anne-Sophie Behaghel. Le Barbier de Tanger opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom, and Basil, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Lavender, Galbanum, and Apple, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Parfums MDCI's Le Barbier de Tanger carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This modern take on the classic barbershop fougère is a divisive one. Some find it a masterpiece of sophisticated green freshness, while others are left cold by its sharp, green edge and generic drydown.
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Le Barbier de Tanger Eau de 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage, combined with its fresh, clean barbershop profile, make it versatile for most daytime occasions. While it can be dressed up, its prominent green and herbal notes might be a bit too assertive for some formal settings or intimate dates.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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 Barbier de Tanger opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of bergamot, lemon, and tangerine, spiced with cardamom and the distinct greenness of basil and galbanum. This vibrant start quickly settles into a more composed heart where classic lavender and petitgrain meet unexpected hints of juicy apple and pineapple. The base anchors the composition with a dry, mossy foundation of vetiver, patchouli, and prominent oakmoss, warmed by woody notes and amber, evoking a refined, clean shave experience.

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