Aldi 2020 EDT

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Summer Empress

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Aldi Summer Empress is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2020. Summer Empress opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Peppermint, settles into a heart of Lily and Green Tea, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Vetiver. Aldi's Summer Empress carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A surprisingly sophisticated choice for its budget tier, Summer Empress combines a fresh and spicy profile with moderate longevity.
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Summer Empress Eau de Toilette bottle
Inspired by
Bronze Goddess by Estée Lauder
13%
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Bronze Goddess the original Summer Empress inspired by

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The fresh spicy and citrus notes make it versatile for spring and summer months, while a hint of floral gives it appropriateness for fall. Its light projection and moderate longevity make it less suitable for winter's cold temperature.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and light projection make it a good fit for casual and office environments, while its fresh and clean characteristics are less suited for formal events or sports.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Peppermint Mentha Piperita Oil from Peppermint
  • 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

About

Summer Empress opens with a burst of citrus and green notes, leading into a heart of fresh spices that maintain a clean, crisp character. The dry-down reveals subtle woody undertones that softly linger, making it perfect for everyday wear.

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