Benetton 2008 EDT

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Essence of United Colors of Benetton Woman

by Alexandra Kosinski

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Benetton Essence of United Colors of Benetton Woman is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Alexandra Kosinski. Essence of United Colors of Benetton Woman opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Benetton's Essence of United Colors of Benetton Woman carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive yet delightful for many, this budget-friendly Benetton is a surprisingly sophisticated floral-fruity for day-to-day wear. It's an understated charmer that some find a bit too soapy, but others laud as a hidden gem.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Feminine
  • Soft
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Essence of United Colors of Benetton Woman 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:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and soft profile, make it highly suitable for casual wear and the office. The fruity-floral character also lends itself well to daytime dates and even light sport activities, though it's generally too understated for formal evening 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

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
  • Limonene from Orange
  • 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

Essence of United Colors of Benetton Woman opens with a bright, juicy burst of peach and orange, uplifted by zesty bergamot. This vibrant start quickly settles into a heart of delicate rose and sweet freesia, softened by elegant jasmine. The dry down introduces a gentle warmth, blending clean musk with earthy vetiver and a subtle, grounding hint of patchouli, creating a soft, feminine aura.

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