Benefit 2009 EDT

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My place or yours Gina

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Benefit My place or yours Gina is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. My place or yours Gina opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Peony, Lily, and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Benefit's My place or yours Gina carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Benefit's Gina is a bit of a divisive one; some say it's generic and fleeting, others find it a wonderfully warm, spicy, and seductive gourmand. It's not Angel, but it tries its best, leaving you with a cozy, patchouli-infused sweetness that's good for a cuddle.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Playful
  • Sweet
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My place or yours Gina Eau de Toilette 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

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a sweet, warm, and somewhat spicy profile, make it less suited for professional or active settings. It shines brightest on dates or casual evenings due to its romantic and comforting nature, with many reviewers mentioning its seductive appeal.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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About

Gina opens with a zesty sparkle of bergamot and tangerine, quickly spiced up by a hint of pink pepper. This vibrant beginning mellows into a heart of juicy raspberry and soft peony, with lily adding a touch of clean floralcy. The dry-down is where the magic happens, a comforting embrace of creamy vanilla and tonka bean, grounded by a surprisingly gentle patchouli that avoids anything too earthy or harsh.

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