Philipp Plein Parfums 2022 EDP

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Plein Fatale

by Alberto Morillas

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Philipp Plein Parfums Plein Fatale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Alberto Morillas. Plein Fatale opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Ambroxan, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Philipp Plein Parfums's Plein Fatale carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This Morillas-designed stunner is a sparkling, effervescent dream with a luxurious drydown that defies its designer's often-polarising reputation. Don't let the brand's antics or the bottle's 'tacky' vibe put you off; this is a truly delightful, crowd-pleasing wear.
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  • Playful
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Plein Fatale 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:
Summer Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sparkling, fresh opening makes it versatile for casual wear, but the sweet and warm drydown elevates it for dates and less formal occasions. Given its moderate performance, it won't overwhelm an office, but isn't ideal for sport.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Plein Fatale opens with a vibrant, champagne-like fizz, a zesty burst of blackcurrant and bergamot mingling with a hint of pink pepper. This bubbly freshness soon mellows into a soft, blended white floral heart where jasmine and ylang-ylang create a creamy, plush texture. The captivating drydown settles into a warm, sensual embrace of vanilla and praline, grounded by rich amber and smooth sandalwood, leaving a sophisticated, subtly sweet trail.

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