Benetton 1997 EDP

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Cold

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Benetton Cold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1997. Cold opens with Caraway, Bergamot, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Benetton's Cold carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This 90s powerhouse is a divisive blast from the past. While some find its fresh, clean aroma a nostalgic masterpiece and fantastic value, others are put off by its perceived synthetic nature and dated, even 'grandpa' vibes. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Relaxed
  • Confident
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Cold 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:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and sometimes strong character makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, as many reviewers noted its gym appropriateness. However, its intensity and lack of overt sophistication reduce its suitability for formal settings and dates, though its 'clean' vibe can work for office use if applied lightly.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Benetton Cold charges out of the gate with a crisp blend of aldehydes and bergamot, punctuated by the unusual savoury spice of caraway. This bracing freshness mellows into a herbaceous heart of lavender and geranium, grounded by a clean, musky base. Vetiver and patchouli add an earthy, slightly woody depth, keeping things from veering too delicate. The overall impression is undeniably fresh, clean, and soapy.

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