Versatile Paris 2024 Extrait

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La Foncedalle

by Amélie Bourgeois , Margaux Le Paih Guérin

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Versatile Paris La Foncedalle is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Amélie Bourgeois and Margaux Le Paih Guérin. Versatile Paris's La Foncedalle carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive and utterly bizarre, La Foncedalle is a savoury gourmand for the truly adventurous. You'll either love its buttery, herbal, roasted chicken vibe or you'll be scrubbing it off in disgust. Not for the faint of heart.
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La Foncedalle Extrait 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:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate performance and unique, often culinary, aroma make it unsuitable for formal or office settings. It leans towards casual wear, with some finding it comforting for a relaxed night in, though it's certainly not a crowd-pleaser for a date.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

La Foncedalle opens with an unexpected savoury kick, a peculiar blend of earthy cannabis and green, aromatic sage. As it develops, a rich, buttery note emerges, intertwining with the herbal facets to create a surprisingly gourmand experience that many liken to roasted chicken. Underlying hints of beer add a boozy, slightly frothy texture before settling into a soft, musky dry down that retains a whisper of the peculiar culinary journey.

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