1826 Eugénie de Montijo
1826 Eugénie de Montijo by Histoires de Parfums is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot and mandarin, moves into white flowers, violet, cinnamon and ginger and dries down to patchouli, amber, incense, white musk and vanilla. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Heart
- White Flowers A blend of creamy white petals rather than one named flower.
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
- Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.
- Ginger Warm, zesty and slightly soapy. Bridges citrus and spice.
Dry-down
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
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