City Rhythm 2023 Extrait

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St. John Prive Blend

by Niles Ramadhin

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City Rhythm St. John Prive Blend is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Niles Ramadhin. St. John Prive Blend opens with Quince, Lime, Coconut, and Guava, settles into a heart of Sugar and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ambergris, and Rum. City Rhythm's St. John Prive Blend carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive, to say the least. While some find this a vibrant tropical escape, others are hit with a harsh, synthetic blast, likening it to cleaning products or cheap car fresheners. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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St. John Prive Blend Extrait 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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:
Date

Its strong projection and unique, sometimes challenging tropical profile make it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, it shines in casual, daytime scenarios, particularly in warm weather, making it great for holidays, beach outings, and active pursuits where its vibrant energy can be 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

St. John Prive Blend opens with a lively burst of tropical fruit - think juicy guava, bright quince, and a zesty squeeze of lime, all softened by a creamy coconut note. As it settles, a clean, almost linen-like lavender emerges, mingling with a hint of sugar. The dry down introduces a warm, boozy rum accord, grounded by smooth sandalwood, sweet vanilla, and a touch of salty ambergris, evoking a beachside vibe.

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