Yves Rocher 2019 EDP

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Plein Soleil

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Yves Rocher Plein Soleil is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Plein Soleil opens with Cardamom, settles into a heart of Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Yves Rocher's Plein Soleil carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Plein Soleil can be divisive, with its creamy tuberose either charming wearers or delivering headaches. If you love a bright, sweet floral that feels high-end without the price tag, this could be your new go-to. Just don't expect it to last for days.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Uplifting
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Plein Soleil Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom100%
Heartas listed
Tuberose50%
Ylang-Ylang50%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood100%

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and bright, uncomplicated floral profile make it suitable for casual wear and even office settings, though it might be a bit too much for formal events. The frequent mentions of it being a 'summer' or 'beach' scent, coupled with some performance complaints, reinforce its casual leanings. It's often highlighted as a 'safe' and 'inoffensive' choice for everyday.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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 stepping into a sun-drenched garden, where the rich, creamy aroma of tuberose and heady ylang-ylang mingle with warm, spicy cardamom. A smooth sandalwood base provides a comforting anchor, adding depth without weighing down the overall luminous quality. It's a sweet, almost candied floral that evokes warm, carefree days.

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