Saint Hilaire 2018 EDP

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Private Blue

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Saint Hilaire Private Blue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Private Blue opens with Mandarin, Lavender, and Apple, settles into a heart of Violet and Rain, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, and Cedar. Saint Hilaire's Private Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This is a proper hidden gem, delivering far more than its price tag suggests. Fresh, clean, and surprisingly sophisticated, it's a solid choice that punches well above its weight, even if some critics remain unconvinced.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Calm
  • Subtle
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Private Blue Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple36%
Lavender33%
Mandarin31%
Heartas listed
Rain58%
Violet42%
Baseas listed
Amber37%
Cedar37%
Leather27%

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
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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile, combined with generally moderate projection, makes it ideal for office and casual wear without being intrusive. While some reviews praise its date-night potential, its lighter character limits its suitability for formal events.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Imagine a splash of crisp green apple and zesty mandarin, mellowed by soft lavender. As it settles, a clean, watery violet note emerges, reminiscent of fresh rain, before drying down to a subtle, refined base of warm amber, dry cedar, and a hint of smooth leather. It's an aquatic journey with a gentle, inviting embrace.

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Where to buy

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