Costume National Scents 2003 EDP

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Scent Sheer

by Laurent Bruyère

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Costume National Scents Scent Sheer is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Laurent Bruyère. Scent Sheer opens with Bergamot, Green Tea, and Apricot, settles into a heart of Hibiscus, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Costume National Scents's Scent Sheer carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

An airy, clean skin-scent that's polarising: some find it beautifully subtle and long-lasting, while others are disappointed by its lack of punch and synthetic character. It's a 'your skin but better' vibe, if you're into that.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Feminine
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Scent Sheer Eau de Parfum 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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and 'sheer', clean profile make it excellent for office, casual, and even sport wear, as it won't overwhelm. It's too subtle for most formal events and might be a bit too understated for a big date, though some might appreciate its intimacy.

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
  • 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

Opening with a gentle whisper of bergamot and fresh green tea, this fragrance immediately leans into its 'sheer' moniker. A delicate apricot note adds a touch of sweetness before the heart unfolds with soft hibiscus, rose, and a hint of jasmine. The base is where it truly grounds itself, with a clean musk and amber blend, softened by a touch of vanilla and a subtle earthy patchouli, creating a nuanced, intimate scent.

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