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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Edgy
  • Woody
  • Powdery
  • Youthful
  • Clean
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Girl 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:
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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

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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