Sergio Tacchini 2012 EDT

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Precious Purple

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Sergio Tacchini Precious Purple is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. Precious Purple opens with Bergamot, Ginger, and Apple, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Jasmine, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Sergio Tacchini's Precious Purple carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a meh. Precious Purple attempts a fresh floral vibe but lands squarely in 'generic fruity-floral' territory. If you're looking for anything beyond vaguely pleasant, you'll be disappointed.
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Precious Purple 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:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a generally fresh and inoffensive floral profile, make it suitable for casual wear and the office. It's too generic and understated for dates or formal events, but light enough for some sport activity.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Precious Purple opens with a fleeting zest of bergamot and a crisp apple note, faintly spiced by ginger. It quickly settles into a watery floral heart, where delicate water lily and soft jasmine try to emerge from the background, joined by a touch of peony. The dry-down is a subtle, clean blend of musk, warm amber, and a whisper of cedar, offering a gentle finish that lacks any real distinction.

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