1828 — Histoires de Parfums
Histoires de Parfums

1828

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  • Eau de Parfum

With 1828, Histoires de Parfums composes a deep and refined woody fragrance. It opens on grapefruit, reveals nutmeg and pepper at its heart and rests on a base of cedar, incense, vetiver and pine.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

  1. Opening First minutes

    Grapefruit

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Nutmeg · Pepper

  3. Base Several hours

    Cedar · Incense · Vetiver · Pine

What its composition says

  • 4 materials in the base for 1 on top: the pyramid is built for staying power rather than for the opening.
  • Pine: a niche material, declared by only 14 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
  • Woody, spicy and citrus: 3 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 4 of 7.

Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.

Scent profile

Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.

Wear time Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection Generous
fills a room

Ideal seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).

Who is it for?

For strong personalities who like understated elegance, without showing off.

If 1828 by Histoires de Parfums seduces, it is through its enveloping warmth: a sensual trail that settles in and that you want to find on yourself again.

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Pit 1828 against its rivals

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