Téo Cabanel 2013 EDT

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Barkhane

by Jean-François Latty

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Téo Cabanel Barkhane is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Jean-François Latty. Barkhane opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Geranium, Cumin, and Turmeric, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, and Myrrh. Téo Cabanel's Barkhane carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Barkhane is a captivating amber spiced scent that promises an exotic journey. Its nuanced blend, however, is often let down by underwhelming performance, leaving many wishing for more of its subtle allure.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
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Barkhane 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The warm spicy and amber accords, while elegant, can be a bit much for a formal office setting. Its romantic warmth makes it perfect for date nights, and its sophisticated blend fits well for formal events, though its often-reported poor longevity means it sits closer to the skin, which is ideal for more intimate occasions.

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Barkhane opens with a fleeting spark of bergamot, quickly softening into a rich tapestry of warm spices - think cumin and turmeric - artfully balanced with geranium's green freshness. As it settles, a sweet, balsamic heart emerges, driven by creamy vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum, and the resinous depth of myrrh, evoking ancient desert caravans without veering into overpowering sweetness.

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