Rabanne 2019 EDP

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Strong Me

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Rabanne Strong Me is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Strong Me opens with Liquor and Plum, settles into a heart of Davana and Pebbles, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Amberwood. Rabanne's Strong Me carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a rich, boozy vanilla that’s either deliciously addictive or overwhelmingly cloying. The metallic edge adds a divisive twist; some find it intriguing, others just odd.
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  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
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Strong Me Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Liquor50%
Plum50%
Heartas listed
Pebbles56%
Davana44%
Baseas listed
Vanilla57%
Amberwood43%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent, sweet, and boozy character, even with moderate projection, makes it a bit much for the office but perfect for close encounters. It's versatile enough for casual wear in cooler weather, but might be too playful for very formal settings.

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

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

Strong Me opens with a sweet, syrupy hit of rich plum and boozy liquor before settling into a warm vanilla heart. A faint, almost industrial metallic note cuts through the sweetness, adding an unusual edge that either intrigues or grates, softened by a creamy amberwood base. It's a dark, sweet, and unique vanilla experience.

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