The Gate Fragrances Paris 2016 EDP

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The Gate Fragrances Paris Duet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Duet opens with Jasmine, Nutmeg, and Frankincense, settles into a heart of Suede, Musk, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vanilla. The Gate Fragrances Paris's Duet carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive blend that some adore for its unique charm and others dismiss for its understated performance. It's an intimate, intriguing scent that promises a cosy, contemplative experience.
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  • Subtle
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
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Duet 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and soft sillage make it suitable for close-contact situations without being overwhelming. The comforting, warm notes lean towards intimate and casual settings, making it less ideal for high-impact formal events or active wear.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Opening with a subtle whisper of jasmine and the spicy embrace of nutmeg, Duet quickly deepens into a velvety heart of suede and tobacco, softened by musky tonka. The dry down is a warm, enveloping blanket of vanilla and cedar, with an elusive frankincense undertone that adds an ancient, almost papery, quality. It's a scent that wears close to the skin, revealing its secrets only to those who lean in.

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