Borsalino 1984 EDT

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Borsalino

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Borsalino Borsalino is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1984. Borsalino opens with Bergamot, Lavender, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Carnation, and Fern, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Cedar. Borsalino's Borsalino carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a timeless, classically masculine scent with a loyal following for good reason. It's refined and mature without being stuffy, perfect for the modern gentleman who appreciates a touch of vintage charm.
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Borsalino 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for various settings without being overwhelming. The classic, refined notes lean towards more formal and mature occasions, but it's versatile enough for a classy casual outing or a romantic evening.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Borsalino opens with a classic barbershop freshness, a blend of crisp bergamot and aromatic lavender, sharpened by a touch of clary sage. As it settles, a floral heart emerges with cyclamen and a hint of spicy carnation, grounded by an earthy fern. The dry-down reveals its sophisticated chypre base: a rich tapestry of smoky leather, warm amber, and deep oakmoss, underscored by rugged vetiver and creamy cedar.

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