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Eau de parfum
Platinum Bar No. 18
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Character and History of the Fragrance
Platinum Bar No. 18 is a women's eau de parfum released in 2016 by the French niche house Platinum Bar.
The fragrance is built around an expressive contrast of spicy, woody, floral and oriental nuances, giving it a full-bodied and distinctive character.
This is a composition with character, created for those who appreciate a rich scent and are not afraid to be the center of attention.
The release appeared in the year the brand was founded and reflects its desire to go beyond the boundaries of traditional perfumery. In No.
18, a fresh citrus impulse, dry greenery, spicy energy and a deep woody-ambery base come together.
As a result, the fragrance feels less like a simple, monotonous formula and more like a multilayered olfactory image with noticeable dynamism.
Development and Scent Profile
At the opening, Platinum Bar No. 18 smells bright and spicy: the citrus freshness of bergamot meets black pepper and coriander.
Then the composition becomes greener and drier, revealing davana and papyrus, while rose adds a soft floral nuance.
In the dry-down, cedar, oud and grey amber come to the fore, creating a dense, deep and distinctive trail.
The fragrance belongs to the oriental, spicy, woody and floral families. Its mood can be described as confident, composed and slightly mysterious: No.
18 retains its elegance while also offering noticeable richness. It is especially intriguing on the skin, where the spicy and woody accents gradually become warmer and more refined.
Sillage and Wearability
Platinum Bar No. 18 has very strong sillage, making it highly noticeable in a space and allowing it to linger in the memory for a long time.
It is a choice for evenings, special occasions, cool seasons or any situation when you want to emphasize your individuality with an expressive fragrance cloud.
In everyday wear, it can be particularly impressive outdoors and in spacious rooms.
The database contains no precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing, so it is best to adjust the dosage gradually, paying attention to your own perception and the intensity of the sillage.
The eau de parfum develops richly, and a small amount is enough to get acquainted with the composition. No other concentrations of Platinum Bar No. 18 are listed in the database.
The Perfumer and the Brand's Style
The composition was created by Mylène Alran. In her work on No. 18, her attention to the balance between a fresh opening and a dense, resinous base is clearly evident.
Bergamot and spices make the opening energetic, green and floral notes add texture, while the woody-ambery finale reinforces the fragrance's oriental mood.
For Platinum Bar, this release is an important part of the brand's identity, focused on contemporary French niche perfumery and a freer interpretation of familiar olfactory combinations.
No. 18 will appeal to women who enjoy rich woody fragrances with a spicy accent, powerful sillage and a noticeable presence.
Similar Fragrances
If you would like to compare Platinum Bar No. 18 with other rich oriental compositions, take a look at The Spirit of Dubai Turath.
You may also consider The Spirit of Dubai Fakhama and Nabeel Habibi Daeeman: these fragrances offer an opportunity to continue exploring dense, expressive compositions with pronounced sillage. At the same time, No.
18 stands out through its combination of a spicy opening, dry green nuances and a deep woody-ambery base.
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