Pierre Guillaume Paris 2009 EDP

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Private Collection Psychotrope

by Pierre Guillaume

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Pierre Guillaume Paris Private Collection Psychotrope is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Pierre Guillaume. Private Collection Psychotrope opens with Cyclamen and Violet, settles into a heart of Water Accord, Leather, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk and Lilac. Pierre Guillaume Paris's Private Collection Psychotrope carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's properly divisive: a love-it-or-hate-it leather floral that some find artful and enigmatic, while others can't stand its sharp, plastic-like facets. Definitely one to try before you buy.
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Private Collection Psychotrope Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cyclamen58%
Violet42%
Heartas listed
Water Accord41%
Leather38%
Jasmine21%
Baseas listed
Lilac58%
Musk42%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate longevity makes it suitable for various settings, though its bold and 'unsettling' character, as many reviews describe, might be too distracting for a formal office. However, its sensual leather and floral notes make it intriguing and excellent for a date, offering a unique and memorable impression.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Psychotrope kicks off with a burst of delicate, dewy cyclamen and violet, quickly joined by an intriguing aquatic note that gives it a unique freshness. Soon, a prominent, soft leather emerges, sometimes veering into a more 'vinyl' or 'PVC' impression for some, seamlessly blending with a creamy jasmine and hints of lilac in the drydown. The base settles into a musky, subtly soapy, and distinctly leathery finish.

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