The Merchant of Venice 2019 EDP

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Imperial Emerald

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The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Imperial Emerald opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Iris, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. The Merchant of Venice's Imperial Emerald carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a gorgeous, albeit polarising, white floral that gets a hard time for its performance and recent reformulation. Love the opulent bottle, but don't expect a wallflower. She's a drama queen with a lot to say, at least for the first hour.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
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Imperial Emerald 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold floral character and significant projection make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for dates and evening events. The warmth and elegance of the amber-musk base lend themselves well to formal occasions, but its strength may still be too much for tightly packed formal settings.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Imperial Emerald opens with a bright burst of citrus from sparkling bergamot and mandarin, quickly warmed by a hint of pink pepper. The heart unfurls into a rich, heady bouquet of white florals, dominated by creamy tuberose and sweet orange blossom, softened by powdery iris and verdant lily. The dry-down settles into a sensual, warm embrace of musky amber, patchouli, and vanilla, leaving a lingering, sophisticated trail.

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