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Pho Breakfast
From Chapter 1: Enchanting Vietnam
Eau de Parfum · 2023
$10
Room for several wears. 1 LEFT IN LOT 070
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The composition
Pho Breakfast opens on a handful of fresh herbs: basil, cilantro and ginger, brightened by mandarin. A thread of star anise and cardamom warms the middle, and the base settles into cedar with a soft touch of patchouli.
Think of the plate of fresh herbs set beside the bowl rather than the broth itself. It wears as a bright, green, gently spicy scent for warm days and for anyone curious about savory notes.
What wearers say
- Wearers praise the opening of fresh basil, cilantro and ginger, which many compare to the herbs served with pho.
- Most find it fresh and citrusy rather than savory, and some expected more of the broth.
- Cilantro reads as soapy to some wearers, and a few compare the drydown to a classic men's cologne.
- Longevity reports vary, and several say it settles close to the skin fairly soon.
- It is worn most in summer and warm weather.
Summarized by Cabinet Noir from public reviews on Fragrantica, checked 27 October 2026.
Compared with
- Through The Forestd'Annam
- Both come from d'Annam's first collection, inspired by Vietnam. Pho Breakfast is fresh herbs, ginger and mandarin, while Through The Forest is smoky oud, incense and black pepper.
- Lime Basil & MandarinJo Malone London
- A citrus and basil cologne that some wearers compare to Pho Breakfast. Pho Breakfast adds cilantro, ginger and star anise for a spicier, more herbal take.
Lot 070
The number on your vial matches the bottle it was filled from. Provenance
Shipping and returns
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The notes
Opening
Top
- Fresh Basil
- Star Anise
- Charred Ginger
Development
Heart
- Cilantro
- Mandarin
Drydown
Base
- Patchouli
Questions about Pho Breakfast
Does Pho Breakfast smell like pho?
Not literally. d'Annam says it chose a fresh, lightly gourmand interpretation of beef pho over its seasoning, so Pho Breakfast smells of the herbs and spices served with the dish more than the broth.
Who makes Pho Breakfast?
Pho Breakfast is an eau de parfum from d'Annam, a house that makes fragrances celebrating Asian cultures. It belongs to the house's first collection, inspired by Vietnam, and Fragrantica credits Anh Ngo of IFF.
Is Pho Breakfast discontinued?
No. d'Annam still makes Pho Breakfast; it was on sale new as of October 2026.
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