Yves Rocher 2019 EDP

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Nouveau Genre

by Marie Salamagne

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Yves Rocher Nouveau Genre is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Marie Salamagne. Nouveau Genre dries down to a base of Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Yves Rocher's Nouveau Genre carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper dark horse, giving off niche vibes for a fraction of the price. If you’re into sophisticated, earthy patchouli with a rich, dark chocolate twist, you'll absolutely adore it. But be warned, it's not for everyone - some find it a bit too much.
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Nouveau Genre Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Baseas listed
Patchouli50%
Tonka Bean50%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and impressive longevity mean it's best reserved for evenings and cooler weather, making it less suitable for high-sillage situations like the office or active wear. The deeply sensual and sophisticated blend of patchouli and warm spices lends itself well to dates and formal events, though its earthiness can also suit a refined casual setting.

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

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

Nouveau Genre opens with a robust, earthy patchouli, deep and almost raw, quickly softened by the creamy, vanilla-like warmth of tonka bean. This creates a rich, complex scent that evokes dark chocolate and warm, woody amber. It settles into a balsamic, subtly sweet drydown, retaining its initial depth and a touch of mysterious earthiness, with some finding it develops a 'smokey drydown'.

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