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Verveine du Sud Bastide — a 2019 fragrance that needs no introduction. This is a unisex fragrance rooted in the fern and citrus families. Perfumer Mathieu Nardin poured every ounce of mastery into this one. Concentration — eau de toilette: exactly what it needs to be.
Country of origin — France: no wonder the fragrance turned out this refined. Verveine du Sud Bastide unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The note pyramid of Verveine du Sud is shaped as a layered story, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The creative approach of Bastide is recognizable in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette supports the depth and body this composition needs.
At the opening of the pyramid you catch invigorating sunny top notes: Grapefruit, Lemon and Peppermint. Exactly these 3 notes set a sensation of cool purity that gives the fragrance a clear opening statement.
In the middle phase you detect Mint, Peony and Verbena holding a lavender-sage direction.
The accord profile rests on these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Floral and Musc forming a compact and readable structure. Additional accords such as Wood and Amber add depth to the backdrop.
At the note-group layer the structure relies on Citrus, Aromatic, Floral and Ambery. It also reaches into Wood and Musk. Within olfactory families the composition sits in Citrus and Fern.
In summary Verveine du Sud reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the heart develops the core line, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best judged on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Bastide |
| Segment | Natural perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | http://bastide.com |
| Year of production | 2019 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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