Salvador Dalí 2007 EDT

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Purplelight

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Salvador Dalí Purplelight is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Purplelight opens with Cherry Blossom and Bamboo, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Jasmine, and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Almond Blossom, Musk, and Vetiver. Salvador Dalí's Purplelight carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper বিভেদক (divisive) scent - a love it or hate it affair. Some reckon it's a realistic lilac dream, a delicate spring awakening, whilst others find it offensively green, like rotting fish or bug spray. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
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Purplelight 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
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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

Its fresh, delicate, and often weak performance means it's suitable for casual wear or as an 'at home' scent. Its lack of projection and sillage makes it appropriate for the office, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events or the oomph for a date.

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

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

Purplelight opens with a refreshing, almost watery green burst of bamboo and delicate cherry blossom, setting a light, airy tone. The heart unfurls with a prominent, often photorealistic lilac, beautifully supported by soft jasmine and tiare flower, lending a subtle tropical sweetness. As it settles, a clean musk and earthy vetiver emerge, with a hint of powdery almond blossom grounding the ethereal florals, finishing in a soft, green floral embrace.

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