14 Juillet
14 Juillet by Bastille is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with smoke, mandarin and blackcurrant, moves into labdanum, violet leaf and cinnamon and dries down to vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Smoke Charred and dry. Adds drama fast.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Blackcurrant Tart, dark and slightly catty. Adds bite to florals.
Heart
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
- Violet Leaf Crisp, watery green with a metallic edge. Cool rather than fresh.
- Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.
Dry-down
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
Smells like this
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