Apothecary Relax
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2018 |
| £ | Price Tier | £££££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
A soothing lavender-driven scent with spa-like clarity and a gentle herbal touch. Perfect for unwinding or quiet focus, Relax is understated, breezy, and effortlessly calming-ideal for those who want their fragrance to whisper, not shout.
This one is a real head-scratcher. Some find it a beautiful, creamy lavender dream, a 'key lime pie' of scent. Others smell nothing but chemical detergent or dirty mothballs, and report inconsistent batches. An experience that’s either heavenly or a total wash.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 10% | 11% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 40% | 35% |
| Sweet | 3% | 10% |
| Warm | 12% | 16% |
| Woody | 16% | 15% |
| Earthy | 11% | 5% |
| Animalic | 1% | 3% |
| Fresh | 28% | 26% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Fresh herbal lavender, clary sage, and thyme over a light cedar-amber base make this peak in spring and summer. Early fall works on mild days; deep winter is too quiet for the sheer, airy profile.
Occasions
A discreet projection and calming herbal character make it an ideal office or casual choice, with enough sport-adjacent freshness for post-gym wear. Too soft for formal events and too unisex-clean for dramatic date nights.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh, aromatic profile make it suitable for casual wear or the office, but it's not impactful enough for formal events. The calming lavender scent, despite some finding it like detergent, lends itself to relaxed settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Amber accords and Lavender notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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