Phaedon Paris 2013 EDP

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Black Vetiver

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Phaedon Paris Black Vetiver is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Phaedon Paris's Black Vetiver carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you, this isn't a dark vetiver at all. It's a surprisingly bright, lemony take on the classic, though some find the dry-down a bit too mature and reminiscent of barbershop shaving cream.
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Black Vetiver 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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its intimate sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for everyday wear, including the office. The fresh, lemony profile is perfect for casual outings and warmer weather, though some find it a bit too mature for 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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

Black Vetiver opens with a lively burst of sharp, almost charred lemon, quickly followed by a prominent pepper note that adds a unique, almost gunpowder-like edge. The vetiver itself is clean and fresh, not the dark, earthy type the name suggests, and as it settles, a sweet, almost gingery nuance emerges. The dry-down retains a soft, smooth vetiver base, but for some, it veers into an unexpectedly old-fashioned territory.

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