Claudio Zucca Parfums 2024 Extrait

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Cereal Break

by Claudio Zucca

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Claudio Zucca Parfums Cereal Break is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Claudio Zucca. Cereal Break opens with White Chocolate, Cereals, Cookie, and Hazelnut, settles into a heart of Red Fruits, Cherry Blossom, Milk, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Claudio Zucca Parfums's Cereal Break carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Cereal Break aims for breakfast nostalgia but lands somewhere between 'oddly intriguing' and 'soggy regret'. Expect a divisive, quirky gourmand that's definitely not for everyone, with plenty of surprises in its milky, plasticky, fruity journey.
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  • Playful
  • Cozy
  • Gourmand
  • Fresh
  • Soft
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Cereal Break 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
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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and unusual gourmand profile make it a bit too quirky for formal or office settings, where it might distract. It shines in casual daytime wear or on a fun, relaxed date where its unique character can be appreciated without being overwhelming.

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

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

Cereal Break kicks off with a curious mix of white chocolate, hazelnut, and slightly toasted cereals, giving it an initial foodie vibe. But don't get too comfortable; it quickly veers into unexpected territory. The heart introduces a creamy, lactonic milkiness infused with bright red fruits and a delicate cherry blossom, often with a whisper of cardamom and honey. The dry-down is a soft, comforting blend of vanilla and amber, with just a hint of earthy patchouli ensuring it never gets too sickly sweet, though some find it has a weird, almost plastic edge throughout.

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