Sonia Rykiel 1979 EDP

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Septieme Sens (7e Sens)

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Sonia Rykiel Septieme Sens (7e Sens) is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1979. Septieme Sens (7e Sens) opens with Bergamot, Peach, Plum, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Sonia Rykiel's Septieme Sens (7e Sens) carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a wild ride. Septieme Sens is a divisive, animalic chypre that some will adore for its raw sensuality, while others might find it a bit too much. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but utterly compelling.
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  • Warm
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Septieme Sens (7e Sens) Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting, strong and animalic nature makes it unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear, as it could be overwhelming. However, this powerful scent excels in date night scenarios and formal evening events, particularly in cooler weather, where its depth and sensuality can truly shine without overpowering.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Narcissus Poeticus Extract from Narcissus
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Septieme Sens opens with a bold, almost confrontational blast of aldehydes, quickly followed by the dark, jammy sweetness of plum and peach. As it settles, a lush, narcotic floral heart emerges, with honeyed rose, heady jasmine, and sharp carnation weaving through. The real adventure is in the base, where a rich tapestry of animalic civet and castoreum intertwines with earthy patchouli, vetiver, and moss, creating a profoundly carnal and complex drydown. It's warm, dirty, and utterly unforgettable.

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