19-69 2017 EDP

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Rainbow Bar

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19-69 Rainbow Bar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Rainbow Bar opens with Davana, Woody Notes, Bergamot, and Vetiver, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Bourbon, Elemi, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Guaiac Wood, Clove, and Nutmeg. 19-69's Rainbow Bar carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Rainbow Bar is a divisive beast. Some find it a complex, fresh-spicy marvel, while others get a 'sourly bright' mess or just generic shampoo. It's a journey from sharp green to warm woods, but you'll either love the ride or feel a bit seasick.
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  • Modern
  • Fresh
  • Spicy
  • Woody
  • Unisex
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Rainbow Bar Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile enough for most settings. The fresh, aromatic qualities lend themselves well to casual wear and even a date, but the more unique and potentially polarising opening might be too bold for a formal office setting.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

This scent opens with a lively, almost zesty blast of bergamot and verdant cypress, sharpened by a touch of cardamom. As it settles, a salty marine breeze weaves through aromatic basil and a hint of boozy bourbon, creating a unique coastal-bar vibe. The dry down is a comforting embrace of cedar and guaiac wood, spiced gently with clove and nutmeg, grounding the earlier freshness with a warm, woody depth.

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