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In 1962, Prince Matchabelli introduced Prophecy — a fragrance that's hard to forget. A feminine fragrance rooted in the wood, musk, and floral families.
Made in the United States. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
This fragrance is like a great story: once you've tried it, you keep coming back. The official website of Prince Matchabelli — http://shirleymay.com.
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
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate 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 scent of Prophecy unfolds as an expressive line of development, where layers reveal themselves with precision and warmth. The style of Prince Matchabelli is clear in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. No excess details, only what works, and the composition keeps a clear direction.
In the top tier you catch airy abstract opening notes: Aldehydes, Black Pepper and Lily. Exactly these 3 notes form unexpected conceptual play that anchors the first impression immediately.
At the core of development you detect Black currant leaf, Gardenia, Jasmine and Rose keeping a silky white floral direction.
The internal accord map rests on these accords: Floral, Wood, Amber and Spicy forming a compact and readable structure. Secondary accord layers such as Cosmetic enrich the profile without taking over.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Fairy, Spicy, Whiteflower and Green. The framework further includes Floral, Ambery, Earthy / Mossy and Wood. At family level the scent maps to Floral, Musk and Wood.
Overall Prophecy reads as a cohesive composition — the start forms character, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the fragrances best judged through real development.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Prince Matchabelli |
| Segment | Premium perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.matchabelli.com |
| Year of production | 1962 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
| License holder | Parfums de Coeur |
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