Yves Rocher 2001 EDP

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Ode à l'amour

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Yves Rocher Ode à l'amour is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2001. Ode à l'amour opens with Apple, Plum, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Yves Rocher's Ode à l'amour carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This early 00s fruity-woody scent is a divisive one. Some find the combination of dark fruits and warm amber intoxicating, while others find it cloyingly sweet and even nauseating. Definitely test before you commit, if you can find it.
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Ode à l'amour Eau de Parfum 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While some found it suitable for the office with light application, the strong fruity and sweet accords, coupled with its potential for being overpowering, make it better suited for dates or casual wear. It's too heavy for sport and a bit too playful for most formal events.

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

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

Imagine biting into a juicy, ripe plum and tangy blackcurrant, with a crisp apple crunch, all settling into a creamy, warm base. The heart of rose and ylang-ylang adds a soft, exotic floral touch, enveloped in rich sandalwood, amber, and a comforting haze of vanilla. It's a journey from vibrant fruit to a deeply sensual, woody sweetness.

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