Bath & Body Works 2009 EDP

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P.S. I Love You

by David Apel

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Bath & Body Works P.S. I Love You is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by David Apel. P.S. I Love You opens with Citrus, Peony, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Lily, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Bath & Body Works's P.S. I Love You carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive yet adored by many, this isn't your average Bath & Body Works offering. It's a bold, smoky, powdery rose that demands attention, loved by those who appreciate its vintage flair and hated by others for its intensity.
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  • Bold
  • Feminine
  • Soft
  • Powdery
  • Warm
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P.S. I Love You 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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its smoky, powdery rose character, make it more suitable for evening wear and dates rather than an office setting. While some find it too strong, its romantic depth is often cited as a compliment-getter for more intimate occasions.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with a fleeting burst of bright citrus and dewy peony, quickly transitioning into a rich, full-bodied rose. This isn't a fresh garden rose; it's deep and almost jammy, accompanied by an unmistakable smoky incense note and a bouquet of lily, jasmine, and orchid. The dry-down settles into a comforting, musky amber base, softened by sandalwood and earthy patchouli, leaving a lasting powdery trail.

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