Bath & Body Works 2018 EDP

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Kaleidoscope

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Bath & Body Works Kaleidoscope is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Kaleidoscope opens with Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Cedar, Iris, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Bath & Body Works's Kaleidoscope carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A cult classic from Bath & Body Works, Kaleidoscope is a divisive but much-loved 'your skin but better' scent. It's often compared to Glossier You, offering a clean, woody musk that some adore and others find a bit too peppery or even 'grandma-y'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Modern
  • Cozy
  • Woody
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Kaleidoscope Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper100%
Heartas listed
Iris39%
Cedar36%
Pepper26%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood40%
Vetiver32%
Patchouli27%

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
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its clean, subtle character, make it ideal for office and casual wear. It's too understated for formal events and not invigorating enough for sport, but its 'skin scent' quality works well for intimate dates.

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

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

Kaleidoscope opens with a bright, slightly spicy kick of pink pepper, quickly settling into a heart of powdery iris and dry cedar. As it evolves, a creamy sandalwood emerges, grounded by earthy vetiver and a whisper of patchouli. It's a clean, woody musk that aims to blend with your natural scent, creating something uniquely 'you'.

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