Bath & Body Works 2013 EDP

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Forever Red Vanilla Rum

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Bath & Body Works Forever Red Vanilla Rum is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Forever Red Vanilla Rum opens with Mandarin, Lily, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Gardenia, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Vanilla, and Rum. Bath & Body Works's Forever Red Vanilla Rum carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A truly gorgeous, boozy vanilla that many adore and mourn its discontinuation. It's warm, sexy, and surprisingly sophisticated for a Bath & Body Works scent, but expect moderate performance.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Romantic
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Forever Red Vanilla Rum Eau de Parfum 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage makes it acceptable for office wear, but its warm, boozy character leans heavily towards evening and romantic settings. Many reviewers mention it as a 'night out' or 'date night' scent.

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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

This scent opens with a flash of mandarin and blackcurrant, quickly moving into a heart of delicate jasmine and gardenia, alongside a soft apricot sweetness. The real star, however, is the rich, creamy vanilla and prominent rum that grounds the fragrance, complemented by the smooth, slightly powdery embrace of cashmere wood and a hint of musk. It's a decadent, inviting aroma.

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