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Coty Pret a Porter is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996. Pret a Porter opens with Orange, Grapefruit, Rose, and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Magnolia, Freesia, Pepper, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Coty's Pret a Porter carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive, budget-friendly 90s flashback. Most find it a clean, fresh citrus blast, but some recoil from a 'screechy' floral note. It's safe, versatile, and often described as a 'gateway' scent, making it a nostalgic pick for many - just don't expect a powerhouse.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Pret a Porter 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and office-friendly profile, highlighted by many reviewers, makes it a perfect everyday and casual scent. The moderate sillage and longevity prevent it from being ideal for formal events or a standout date night fragrance, though it's great for post-gym freshness.

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

  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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

Imagine a burst of tangy grapefruit and orange, sharpened by crisp violet leaf, before settling into a warm, gently spiced heart of magnolia, nutmeg, and cardamom. The dry-down is anchored by a soft sandalwood and earthy oakmoss, leaving a trace of clean, woody freshness. It’s a pleasant, approachable fragrance that evokes a sense of uncomplicated elegance.

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