Atkinsons 1968 EDP

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Exploit

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Atkinsons Exploit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1968. Exploit opens with Aldehydes, and settles into a heart of Floral Notes and Lavender. Atkinsons's Exploit carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A proper blast from the past, Exploit is a soapy, floral-aldehydic powerhouse. It's sophisticated and clean, but definitely has a vintage feel - not one for modern sensibilities.
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  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
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Exploit Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes100%
Heartas listed
Floral Notes50%
Lavender50%

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
Also Works:
Fall

Built on floral, aldehydic and lavender - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office

The prominent aldehydic and floral accords suggest a more dressed-up vibe. It's suitable for formal settings and could work in the office if applied lightly, but it's not a casual or sporty scent.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Exploit opens with a sparkling clean burst of aldehydes, like fresh-laundered sheets snapping in a crisp breeze. This evolves into a beautifully crafted floral heart, where soft blossoms intertwine with a prominent, aromatic lavender. It's a classic soap-and-flowers combination, airy and bright, with an underlying green freshness that keeps it from being too stuffy.

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