Abel 2020 EDP

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Cyan Nori

by Isaac Sinclair

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Abel Cyan Nori is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Isaac Sinclair. Cyan Nori opens with Peach and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Musk, and dries down to a base of Seaweed. Abel's Cyan Nori carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly divisive scent, Cyan Nori is either your perfect clean beach escape or a barely-there disappointment. Its unique, natural take on marine notes means skin chemistry and expectation are everything.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Soft
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
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Cyan Nori Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tangerine65%
Peach35%
Heartas listed
Musk100%
Baseas listed
Seaweed100%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its weak longevity and intimate sillage make it ideal for casual wear where it won't overpower. The fresh, clean profile is well-suited for a relaxed office environment or post-gym, but it might be too subtle for formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Abel says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Cyan Nori opens with a bright, juicy splash of tangerine, quickly mellowing into a soft, sun-warmed peach. The heart introduces a clean, 'your skin but better' musk, leading into a distinctive base where a subtle, salty seaweed note emerges, evoking a natural, post-swim freshness. It's an intimate journey from fruity zest to a tranquil, marine-kissed skin scent.

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