Adidas 2009 EDT

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Free Emotion

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Adidas Free Emotion is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Free Emotion opens with Red Apple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Hibiscus, Rose, Lily, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood and Musk. Adidas's Free Emotion carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Divisive, cheap and cheerful, and perhaps best after the gym. Some find it a zesty, uplifting summer scent; others are disappointed by the melon and lemon overpowering everything else.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Uplifting
  • Romantic
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Free Emotion Eau de Toilette 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
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:
Casual Sport

Its weak longevity and intimate sillage make it suitable for casual wear, especially for sports or after a workout, as many reviewers noted. It's too light for formal events and its casual vibe might not suit an office or a date.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Free Emotion opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of lemon, blackcurrant, and crisp red apple, immediately giving way to a fruity heart of sweet banana and juicy melon. These playful notes are underpinned by a delicate floral bouquet of rose and freesia, before settling into a soft, musky base with a hint of Virginia cedarwood.

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