CRA-YON 2020 EDP

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Vanilla CEO

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CRA-YON Vanilla CEO is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Vanilla CEO opens with Cyclamen, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Orchid, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Amber. CRA-YON's Vanilla CEO carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This 'Vanilla CEO' is a divisive one: some find it a delightful, fresh take on vanilla, while others are baffled by its plastic-floral leanings and lack of actual vanilla. You'll either love it or wonder what everyone else is smelling.
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Vanilla CEO 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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate sillage and fresh, light profile make it an excellent choice for the office and everyday wear, as noted by several reviewers. It's not strong enough for formal events but its fresh character suits casual and even some lighter sport activities.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • 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

It opens with a bright, zesty citrus burst from bergamot and mandarin, quickly joined by the delicate, airy floral touch of cyclamen and orange blossom. The heart introduces a soft, almost fluffy vanilla orchid, which some experience as powdery and others as synthetic. It dries down to a woody, amber base, providing a gentle warmth without ever veering into heavy gourmand territory. Think light, fresh, and subtly sweet.

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