Apivita 2009 EDT

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Men's Care

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Apivita Men's Care is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Men's Care opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Lavender, Cardamom, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Apivita's Men's Care carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Seriously, people are calling this a dead ringer for Creed Irish Tweed AND a cleaner take on Dior Sauvage. If you like classic, clean masculinity with decent performance, this Greek stunner is a no-brainer, especially for the price.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Masculine
  • Classic
  • Elegant
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Men's Care 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
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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its versatile woody, citrus, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for almost any occasion, particularly casual and office wear where its clean, inviting scent won't overpower. The reported 'good performance' means it can transition well to a relaxed date or a semi-formal event too.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT.\*, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), BENZYL BENZOATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CEDRUS ATLANTICA (BARK) OIL\*, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM PEEL OIL\*, ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED OIL\*, SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY) OIL\*, TOCOPHEROL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.\* CERTIFIED ORGANIC CULTIVATION

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

It's a fresh, woody aromatic with a zesty citrus kick from lemon, mandarin, and bergamot, softened by creamy sandalwood and cedar. Cardamom and clary sage add a sophisticated, warm spice, preventing it from being just another generic freshie. There's a subtle powdery lavender note providing a clean, barbershop-esque finish, making it simultaneously invigorating and composed.

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