Veronique Gabai 2019 EDP

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Noire De Mai

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Veronique Gabai Noire De Mai is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Noire De Mai opens with Dew Drop, settles into a heart of Sea Water and Rose, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, and Oakmoss. Veronique Gabai's Noire De Mai carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

A truly elegant, dark rose scent, Noire de Mai is a divisive beast. Some adore its refined, almost gothic charm, while others find its earthy, woody notes too dated or its performance too fleeting for the price. Sample first, but if it clicks, it's magical.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Romantic
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
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Noire De Mai Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Dew Drop100%
Heartas listed
Rose67%
Sea Water33%
Baseas listed
Amber37%
Woody Notes34%
Oakmoss30%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its elegant and refined character makes it suitable for formal events and romantic dates. While some find it too intimate for beast-mode scenarios, its subtle presence can work well in an office, provided it's applied lightly.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Noire de Mai opens with a delicate touch of dew, a fleeting freshness that soon gives way to a dark, intensely romantic rose, reminiscent of a bloom caught in a rain shower. Hints of sea water add an unexpected aquatic nuance, preventing the rose from becoming too heavy. As it settles, a woody amber base emerges, deepened by oakmoss, lending a sophisticated, slightly vintage feel. It's a complex dance between light and shadow, freshness and depth.

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