Vilhelm Parfumerie 2018 EDP

U ££££ Favourite

Poets of Berlin

by Jérôme Epinette

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Jérôme Epinette. Poets of Berlin opens with Blueberry and Lemon, settles into a heart of Iris and Bamboo, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Vilhelm Parfumerie's Poets of Berlin carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. While some adore its unique blueberry-vanilla-green blend, a fair few smell anything from wet dirt and old cigarettes to sickly sweet lemon candy. Definitely not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Unique
  • Modern
  • Cozy
  • Fresh
  • Sensual
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Poets of Berlin Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blueberry58%
Lemon42%
Heartas listed
Bamboo56%
Iris44%
Baseas listed
Vanilla48%
Sandalwood28%
Vetiver24%

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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and versatility, blending fresh and cozy notes, make it suitable for office and casual wear. The sweet, warm dry-down is appealing for dates, while its unique and at times divisive character, alongside average longevity, makes it less suited for formal or sporty occasions.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

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

Poets of Berlin opens with a sharp, tart burst of blueberry and lemon, often interpreted as green and earthy rather than purely juicy fruit. This quickly transitions into a creamy, powdery heart where orris and bamboo add a distinctive clean, slightly green and woody character. The dry down settles into a warm, often gourmand-leaning vanilla and sandalwood base, sometimes underscored by a hint of vetiver's earthiness.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Poets of Berlin Eau de Parfum - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Poets of Berlin Eau de Parfum - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 30 September

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.