The Different Company 2022 EDP

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Dance of the Dawn

by Émilie Coppermann

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The Different Company Dance of the Dawn is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Émilie Coppermann. Dance of the Dawn opens with Mandarin, Pepper, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Driftwood, Patchouli, Iris, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. The Different Company's Dance of the Dawn carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly elegant and refined patchouli that manages to be both earthy and airy. It's a complex, sophisticated scent that will divide opinion, but those who love it, really love it. Not a safe blind buy, but a must-try for patchouli enthusiasts.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
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Dance of the Dawn 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
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 Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its refined nature and moderate projection make it suitable for a date or formal event, offering sophistication without being overwhelming. While some earthy patchoulis can be too intense for the office, this one's balanced and airy quality allows for office wear, but it's perhaps a bit too elegant for casual everyday use.

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

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

Opens with a delicate, peppery spice and a hint of bright mandarin, quickly giving way to a central accord of earthy, slightly dusty patchouli. Iris adds a powdery, refined touch, while driftwood brings a subtle salinity. A warm, sweet vanilla base rounds out this woody, balsamic composition, with a mysterious whisper of incense.

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