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Clandestine Parfum Guy Laroche, unveiled in 1985, sits firmly in the category of a feminine fragrance, belonging to the animals, fruit, and floral families. The fragrance concentration is perfume extract.
France is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
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 rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
The most concentrated form of perfume with a deep, multifaceted composition, exceptional durability, and an expressive trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The note pyramid of Clandestine Parfum is shaped as a living composition, where accents shift with precision and warmth. The signature of Guy Laroche is evident in details that define the fragrance identity. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Perfume extract supports a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
The gender direction is feminine, which clarifies the composition character.
When the pyramid is blended into one block the fragrance opens as a single chord with a inspiring floral mood: Aldehydes, Ambergris, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black currant leaf, Cedar and Civet. Here 7 notes work as one integrated frame, building romantic softness that feels seamless.
The heart and base are perceived as a continuous motion from lift to depth, which keeps the fragrance coherent.
From the group perspective the profile is anchored in Fairy, Ambery, Balsamic and Citrus. The framework further includes Green, Wood, Animals and Floral. Within olfactory families the scent maps to Animals, Floral and Fruit.
Overall Clandestine Parfum reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, and the base secures the trail. This is the type of composition best experienced through real development.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Guy Laroche |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | http://www.guylaroche.com |
| Year of production | 1985 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Concentration | Perfume extract |
| License holder | L'Oréal |
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