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Pharrell Williams 2014 EDP

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Girl

by Antoine Lie , Christian Astuguevieille

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Pharrell Williams Girl is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Antoine Lie and Christian Astuguevieille. Girl opens with Neroli, Lavender, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Iris, Violet, and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Pharrell Williams's Girl carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This Comme des Garçons collaboration is a divisive beast: some hail it as a cheap niche gem, a love-letter to violet and woods. Others find it a confused, synthetic mess. It's a proper either-you-get-it-or-you-don't situation.
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  • Edgy
  • Woody
  • Powdery
  • Youthful
  • Clean
Girl Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Powdery
74%
Violet Floral
70%
Aromatic
62%
Fresh Spicy
60%
Earthy
58%

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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:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it can work for casual or date settings without being overpowering. The unique, somewhat 'challenging' opening and woody, earthy drydown make it less suited for formal or office environments, where a more universally appealing scent is often preferred.

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Opens with an unexpected sharp, peppery kick, softened by a clean, aromatic lavender and a hint of neroli. The heart reveals a powdery violet and iris, transitioning into a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, and patchouli, that's often described as earthy or even a bit smoky. It's an intriguing blend that morphs significantly as it dries down, from initial sharpness to a comforting, soft woodiness.

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