Vilhelm Parfumerie 2018 EDP

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Moon Carnival

Name: Moon Carnival Eau de Parfum
Brand: Vilhelm Parfumerie

Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Moon Carnival opens with Bergamot, Freesia, and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Gardenia, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Marshmallow, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Vilhelm Parfumerie's Moon Carnival carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is a divisive white floral that promises sweet marshmallow but mostly delivers a strong tuberose hit. Some find it beautiful and enchanting, others claim it's basic, screechy, or even smells like banana or cleaning products. Definitely sample before you splurge.

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Fresh
Clean
Playful
Romantic
Soft

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Freesia39%

Passionfruit34%

Bergamot28%

Heartas listed

Tuberose40%

Gardenia37%

Orchid23%

Baseas listed

Vanilla36%

Marshmallow33%

Tonka Bean31%

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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its potent white floral character and moderate projection make it suitable for dates and evening events, but it might be a bit much for a formal office setting. The fresh, fruity overlay keeps it light enough for casual wear, though its elegance elevates it beyond everyday tasks.

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

Coumarin from Tonka Bean

Other declarable allergens

Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Moon Carnival opens with a bold, bright burst of freesia and bergamot, uplifted by a juicy passionfruit sweetness. The heart is a rich, creamy white floral bouquet led by heady tuberose, gardenia, and orchid, which can be intense for some. As it mellows, a subtle, fluffy sweetness emerges from the marshmallow, vanilla, and tonka bean, adding a gentle, airy warmth to the floral core.