The Harmonist 2020 Parfum

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Desired Earth

by Guillaume Flavigny

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The Harmonist Desired Earth is a Parfum launched in 2020, created by Guillaume Flavigny. Desired Earth opens with Immortelle, Cade, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Cedar, Myrrh, and Tolu Balsam, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Iris, and Vanilla. The Harmonist's Desired Earth carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a calming, signature-worthy scent, while others are underwhelmed by its perceived generic nature or barbershop lean. You'll either love its subtle warmth or find it a bit too quiet.
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  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Desired Earth 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
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its long-lasting but moderate sillage makes it suitable for office and casual wear without being overwhelming. While pleasant, its subtle nature might not stand out for formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.

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

Desired Earth opens with the slightly smoky, hay-like embrace of immortelle and a hint of cade, giving it an aromatic and gently rugged start. As it settles, a heart of rich cedar and myrrh emerges, smoothed by the resinous sweetness of tolu balsam. The dry down is a comforting blend of earthy vetiver, a whisper of powdery iris, and a soft, enveloping vanilla, creating a warm and grounded finish.

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