Saint Hilaire 2018 EDP

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Private Red

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Saint Hilaire Private Red is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Private Red opens with Lemon, settles into a heart of Sea Water and Apple, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Tonka Bean. Saint Hilaire's Private Red carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A sweet aquatic that tries to be unique but lands firmly in 'generic freshie' territory. It's safe, subtle, and generally underwhelming, with many reviewers finding its performance lacking. Don't expect to make a statement.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Sweet
  • Fresh
  • Calm
  • Confident
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Private Red Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon100%
Heartas listed
Apple57%
Sea Water43%
Baseas listed
Amber37%
Tonka Bean33%
Vetiver31%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its poor projection and longevity make it ideal for office wear, as it won't offend anyone. However, this also means it lacks the impact for dates or formal events, where it would simply disappear. The fresh and aquatic accords make it suitable for casual and sport settings, despite its sweetness.

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

Opens with a fleeting whisper of lemon, quickly giving way to a fruity-aquatic heart where sweet apple and marine notes mingle. The base is soft, with a dominant tonka bean sweetness that blends with a subtle amber and earthy vetiver, creating a slightly muddled, albeit pleasant, dry down. It's a sweet, oceanic scent with a woody undertone.

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Where to buy

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