Salle Privée 2017 EDP

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Le Temps Perdu

by Tanja Deurloo

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Salle Privée Le Temps Perdu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Tanja Deurloo. Le Temps Perdu opens with Amber and Ambrette, settles into a heart of Musk, Ambroxan, and Iso E Super, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Salle Privée's Le Temps Perdu carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A skin scent that's either a beautiful clean minimalist dream or barely detectable and a bit forgettable. It's divisive; some find it subtly gorgeous, others a faint, sour echo of better-known ambroxan-heavy scents.
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  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
  • Soft
  • Warm
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Le Temps Perdu Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Amber50%
Ambrette50%
Heartas listed
Ambroxan39%
Iso E Super32%
Musk29%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate sillage and 'clean skin' profile make it perfect for office wear where subtlety is key. It's a bit too understated for formal events and might require reapplication for a full day out, but the cozy, personal scent suits casual settings well.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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

Le Temps Perdu opens with a clean, slightly sweet warmth from ambrette and a gentle amber, hinting at something familiar yet elusive. As it settles, a soft, ethereal musk emerges, complemented by the airy, expansive notes of ambroxan and Iso E Super. The drydown introduces a faint, woody base, creating an overall impression of a sophisticated second skin - like the lingering scent of a luxurious bath, rather than a strong perfume.

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