Parfums MDCI 2009 EDP

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Un Coeur en Mai

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Parfums MDCI Un Coeur en Mai is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Un Coeur en Mai opens with Bergamot, Petitgrain, Galbanum, and Melon, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, Mimosa, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk. Parfums MDCI's Un Coeur en Mai carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A spring floral that's had a few too many glasses of Pimms; some adore its classic charm, others find it leans a bit too much into 'old-fashioned air freshener' territory. It's a divisive one, but those who get it, really get it.
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  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Romantic
  • Clean
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Un Coeur en Mai 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean character make it well-suited for everyday wear, particularly in an office or casual setting. While some find it elegant enough for a date, its light nature might get lost in a formal environment. It's definitely not one for breaking a sweat.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opening with a burst of crisp bergamot and leafy galbanum, this scent immediately evokes a dewy spring garden. Juicy blackcurrant and melon add a sweet, watery counterpoint before the heart unfurls with a delicate, powdery mimosa and classic rose. A hint of spicy geranium and coriander keeps it from becoming too saccharine, eventually settling into a clean, soft musk that lingers like a gentle breeze.

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