S.T. Dupont 2017 EDT

M £ Statement

Be Exceptional

by Natalie Gracia-Cetto

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S.T. Dupont Be Exceptional is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Natalie Gracia-Cetto. Be Exceptional opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Leather, Iris, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. S.T. Dupont's Be Exceptional carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a proper cheapie gem, divisive for some, but many reckon it's a stellar blend of designer staples, offering solid performance for a fraction of the price. Great if you want to smell 'expensive' on a budget.
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  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Bold
  • Sensual
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Be Exceptional 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature, coupled with a luxurious, masculine scent profile, make it ideal for evenings and dates, or for making an impression in formal settings. It's a bit too heavy for the office or sport, where a lighter touch is preferred.

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

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

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

Be Exceptional opens with a sparkling burst of bergamot and grapefruit, given a zingy kick by fresh ginger. It quickly transitions into a sophisticated heart where a soft, powdery iris blends seamlessly with rich leather and the creamy sweetness of tonka bean. The dry down settles into a warm, inviting amber foundation, underpinned by earthy vetiver and patchouli, creating a dark, alluring finish.

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