Robert Piguet 2012 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Casbah

by Aurélien Guichard

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Robert Piguet Casbah is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Aurélien Guichard. Casbah opens with Angelica, Pepper, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Iris, Tobacco, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Robert Piguet's Casbah carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. If you're a hardcore incense fan, you'll likely adore its potent, churchy vibes. For others, it's an acquired taste that might be just too much. Not a crowd-pleaser, but then, who wants to please everyone?
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Casbah Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Iris24%
Baseas listed

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

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Casbah's beastly longevity and sillage, combined with its intensely smoky and spicy profile, make it less suitable for office wear. It truly shines for evening dates or formal events where its commanding presence can be appreciated, while being too heavy for casual or sport 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.

In standard patch-test panels

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

Casbah opens with an assertive blast of pepper and nutmeg, softened by a green, slightly herbaceous angelica. This quickly ushers in the true star: copious, smouldering church incense, smoky and resinous, backed by a dry, almost dusty tobacco. Hints of powdery orris root add a cool, refined edge, while the base grounds it with earthy vetiver and robust cedar, leaving a long-lasting impression of sacred smoke and ancient woods.

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