Bath & Body Works 2007 EDP

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Sea Island Cotton

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Bath & Body Works Sea Island Cotton is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007. Sea Island Cotton opens with Cotton Flower, Sea Water, Green Notes, and Blood Orange, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Powdery, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Bath & Body Works's Sea Island Cotton carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive blast from the past for many. Some reckon it's the epitome of clean laundry, fresh and comforting. Others find it utterly synthetic, smelling more like dryer sheets or baby powder than a perfume. Love it or hate it, it certainly sparks a strong reaction.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Classic
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Sea Island Cotton 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:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, fresh, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, with many reviewers noting it smells like clean laundry, making it perfect for the gym or just lounging around. However, its 'clean' rather than 'seductive' nature lessens its suitability for dates and formal events.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

It kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of pear and blood orange, quickly joined by the unique clean aroma of cotton flower. The heart unfolds into a soft floral bouquet of lily of the valley and freesia, underpinned by a refreshing marine breeze. The dry down is a comforting, powdery hug of musk, vanilla, and warm sandalwood, leaving a fresh, slightly sweet trail that lingers like clean linen on a sea-kissed breeze.

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