Vilhelm Parfumerie 2017 EDP

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Harlem Bloom

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Vilhelm Parfumerie Harlem Bloom is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Harlem Bloom opens with Angelica and Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose and Violet, and dries down to a base of Suede and Ebony. Vilhelm Parfumerie's Harlem Bloom carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a divisive leather and rose scent, with some finding it a sophisticated, long-lasting aroma, while others are put off by a persistent 'gasoline' note. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
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Harlem Bloom Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron61%
Angelica39%
Heartas listed
Rose61%
Violet39%
Baseas listed
Suede63%
Ebony37%

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
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for dates and more considered casual wear, though perhaps a bit too present for a quiet office. The intense rose and leather notes lend it a sophisticated edge that works for formal events, but it's certainly not 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Harlem Bloom opens with a surprisingly spicy kick of saffron, softened by the green, slightly powdery touch of angelica. The heart unfolds into a classic, intense damask rose, intertwined with a delicate violet. As it settles, a smooth, deep suede note emerges, grounded by the woody, earthy presence of ebony, creating a rich and complex dry down.

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