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Perfumer
34 Boulevard Saint Germain
feminine
Created by Olivier Pescheux
34 Boulevard Saint Germain by Diptyque is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. 34 Boulevard Saint Germain was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Pescheux. Top notes are Clove, Cinnamon, Black Currant, Cardamom, Fig Leaf, Pink Pepper, Green Notes and Citruses; middle notes are Geranium, Iris, Tuberose, Rose and Violet; base notes are Woodsy Notes, Resin and Eucalyptus. Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain is launched 2011 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the house, named after the street of the first Diptyque boutique. Innovative and complex, this fragrance features a chypre "backbone" and the base of woods and balms. Top notes: blackcurrant, green leaves, fir leaf, citruses, pink pepper, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. Heart: rose, geranium, tuberose, iris and violet. Base: woods, resins, balsams and eucalyptus. The nose is Olivier Pescheux. The perfume is available as 50 and 100 ml EDT.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
81%
Win
48%
Spr
23%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
71%
Day
77%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,030 votes
4.18
Love it
90645%
Like it
78239%
OK
1678%
Dislike
1558%
Hate it
201%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 48 community opinions from Reddit
6.8
/ 10 community score
34 Boulevard Saint Germain receives mixed community sentiment with passionate admirers praising its spicy woody amber profile, though it struggles with a synthetic, scratchy quality that detracts from the appealing scent composition. Availability issues and the fragrance's tendency to be overwhelming on application limit its widespread appreciation, though dedicated fans consider it a hidden gem when worn properly.
Strengths
- Pleasant spicy/woody amber scent with appealing floral heart
- Sophisticated composition with clove, cinnamon, rose, sandalwood notes
- EDP version has good longevity and performs better than EDT
- Versatile for various occasions despite mature character
Weaknesses
- Can be cloying and overwhelming on first wear
- Extremely synthetic quality with scratchy, unpleasant texture
- Poor availability and difficult to purchase in many regions
- Performance issues with EDT version having weak longevity
Best for
Cool weather and winter seasonsCasual to sophisticated daywearSpice/woody/oriental fragrance enthusiastsLight application use to avoid overwhelming intensity
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
