CRA-YON 2021 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Continental

by Christian Provenzano

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CRA-YON Continental is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Christian Provenzano. Continental opens with Orange, Cypress, Ylang-Ylang, and Mint, settles into a heart of Leather, Lemongrass, Coriander, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. CRA-YON's Continental carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Continental is a bold, leathery oud with a fresh mint and lemongrass lift on top. It is warm, woody and masculine-leaning without being heavy-handed. A good pick if you want oud with some brightness.
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  • Bold
  • Woody
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Grounded
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Continental 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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

  • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil from Lemongrass
  • Lemongrass Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil from Lemongrass
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated CRA-YON says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim
  • Vegan Brand-stated CRA-YON says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

This Eau de Parfum opens with ylang-ylang, cypress, mint and orange, an unusual and fairly fresh start. The heart brings leather, lemongrass, frankincense and coriander, adding a smoky, spicy edge. The base is a deep mix of oud, vetiver, cedar, amber and sandalwood. It is a woody, leathery oud fragrance with a green, herbal brightness that keeps it from feeling too dense.

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