Réminiscence 2013 EDP

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Heliotrope

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Réminiscence Heliotrope is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Heliotrope opens with Green and Fig, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin. Réminiscence's Heliotrope carries a Statement verdict, a vanilla-led wear.

This one's a divisive gourmand. Some reckon it's a budget vanilla 'it girl' with marzipan dreams, while others get nothing but Play-Doh and wet cement. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're chasing that sweet, powdery almond, it's worth a sniff.
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
Heliotrope Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Almond
87%
Powdery
74%
Sweet
66%
Fruity
61%
Woody
56%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and powdery, intimate character make it suitable for casual wear or a date night. However, its sweetness and gourmand nature might be too much for a formal setting or an office environment where discretion is key. It's definitely not for sport.

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About

It begins with a fleeting flash of green fig before melting into a rich almond heart. Heliotrope lends a powdery, almost marzipan-like sweetness, bolstered by creamy vanilla and tonka. Woody notes of sandalwood and cedar, with an earthy hint of patchouli, ground the composition, preventing it from floating away on a cloud of pure sugar, leaving a comforting, musky trail.