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histoires de parfums 1899
histoires de parfums

1899

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
White Floral
Iris
Woody
Vetiver
EDP · 2013 · unisex

Histoires de Parfums is a niche French house known for creating fragrances built around historical dates and narratives. 1899 is part of their numbered collection, each fragrance tied to a specific year in history.

1899 opens with juniper and black pepper over bergamot, establishing a crisp and slightly spiced entry. The heart shifts toward warmer territory with cinnamon, iris, and orange blossom, creating a floral-spiced sweetness that feels both creamy and aromatic. The base settles into vanilla and amber supported by vetiver, giving the fragrance a woody, slightly earthy finish. Overall, this is a balanced amber-woody with enough spice and florals to keep things interesting rather than straightforward.

This works well for someone who appreciates depth without heaviness, and it functions equally well on masculine and feminine frames. It's versatile enough for transitional weather and works across day and evening wear. The spiced opening and amber base give it enough presence to be noticed, while the iris and citrus prevent it from becoming cloying. If you connect with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, or The Romantic, this is worth exploring.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
25%
Floral
83%
White Floral
42%
Iris
80%
Woody
83%
Vetiver
60%
Earthy
58%
Powdery
42%
Amber
70%
Warm Spicy
100%
Spicy
67%
Vanilla
58%
Sweet
58%
Gourmand
58%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Juniper
Juniper
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Sharp, dry, and immediately present, black pepper in perfumery is spice without sweetness, heat without heaviness. It adds edge to citrus openings and warmth to woody bases, creating contrast that keeps a fragrance interesting. One of the most versatile spice notes, comfortable in everything from fresh colognes to deep orientals.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Iris
Iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
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The HomesteaderBest match84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist84% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Romantic83% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh25%Floral83%White Floral42%Iris80%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
Decants Available
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histoires de parfums 1899— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: 1899 is $210.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $210.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic histoires de parfums fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for histoires de parfums 1899? +
$210.00 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does histoires de parfums 1899 smell like? +
Histoires de Parfums is a niche French house known for creating fragrances built around historical dates and narratives. 1899 is part of their numbered collection, each fragrance tied to a specific year in history. 1899 opens with juniper and black pepper over bergamot, establishing a crisp and slightly spiced entry. The heart shifts toward warmer territory with cinnamon, iris, and orange blossom, creating a floral-spiced sweetness that feels both creamy and aromatic. The base settles into vanilla and amber supported by vetiver, giving the fragrance a woody, slightly earthy finish. Overall, this is a balanced amber-woody with enough spice and florals to keep things interesting rather than straightforward. This works well for someone who appreciates depth without heaviness, and it functions equally well on masculine and feminine frames. It's versatile enough for transitional weather and works across day and evening wear. The spiced opening and amber base give it enough presence to be noticed, while the iris and citrus prevent it from becoming cloying. If you connect with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, or The Romantic, this is worth exploring.
What are the notes in histoires de parfums 1899? +
Top: Juniper, Black Pepper, Bergamot. Heart: Cinnamon, Iris, Orange Blossom. Base: Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver.
What fragrance family is 1899? +
histoires de parfums 1899 belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like histoires de parfums 1899? +
Based on shared notes, Lattafa Pride Tharwah Gold (Vanilla, Amber, Orange Blossom, Bergamot), Lattafa Tharwah Gold Unisex (Vanilla, Amber, Orange Blossom, Bergamot), Lattafa Unisex Tharwah Gold Fragrances 6291108738177 (Vanilla, Amber, Orange Blossom, Bergamot), Khadlaj La Fede Statesman (Amber, Vetiver, Cinnamon, Iris), Dunhill Driven Eau de Toilette for men (Amber, Vetiver, Orange Blossom, Black Pepper) may smell similar to 1899.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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