Carner Barcelona 2014 EDP

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El Born

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Carner Barcelona El Born is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. El Born opens with Angelica, Bergamot, Lemon, and Honey, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Heliotrope, Benzoin, and Fig, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Peru Balsam. Carner Barcelona's El Born carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a grown-up gourmand vanilla that manages to be both comforting and sophisticated. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who love deep, boozy, honeyed amber, though the longevity can be a bit of a touch-and-go depending on your skin and batch.
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  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
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El Born Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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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 Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its warm, balsamic vanilla and amber profile leans towards cooler weather and intimate settings. While it can be worn in an office due to its moderate sillage, it shines brightest on dates and casual outings where its inviting warmth can be fully appreciated.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

El Born wraps you in a cosy embrace of rich, dark honey and syrupy vanilla, with a beautiful balsamic depth. Hints of sweet fig and delicate jasmine weave through, creating a complex, almost boozy warmth. The base settles into a smooth blend of creamy sandalwood and soft musk, leaving a refined, comforting trail.

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