Réminiscence 2009 EDT

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Noir

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Réminiscence Noir is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Noir opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Coriander, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Cedar, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Labdanum, and Incense. Réminiscence's Noir carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly polarising beast, Reminiscence Noir is a unique incense bomb. Some find it a bold masterpiece of dry, woody resins; others, a pungent, almost offensive scent. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but a must-try for incense fanatics.
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Noir Eau de Toilette 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its unique, intense resinous profile, make it more suitable for evening wear and special occasions. While some wear it casually, its strong character might be too much for an office setting.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil from Eucalyptus
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Noir opens with an assertive, almost medicinal blast of eucalyptus and bright bergamot, quickly ushering in a deep, resinous core. Woody notes, particularly cedar and patchouli, anchor a swirl of dry incense and spicy opoponax, with hints of violet and rose adding unexpected depth. The drydown settles into a warm, musky vanilla, retaining its balsamic character with impressive tenacity.

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