Crabtree & Evelyn 2013 EDC

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Hungary Water

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Crabtree & Evelyn Hungary Water is a Cologne launched in 2013. Hungary Water opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Mint, settles into a heart of Cypress, Geranium, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Crabtree & Evelyn's Hungary Water carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. While some find it a delightful, crisp aromatic, many lament its fleeting nature and question Crabtree & Evelyn's reformulation choices. Expect a pleasant, green opening that fades quicker than a British summer.
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  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Bright
  • Elegant
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Hungary Water Cologne 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Given its 'eau de cologne' concentration and reviewers' concerns about its longevity and sillage, this leans heavily towards casual, close-quarters wear. It's too subtle for a date or formal event, but its clean, fresh profile makes it suitable for office wear, assuming it lasts long enough.

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Hungary Water opens with a brisk, herbaceous shot of mint and rosemary, brightened by bergamot and a subtle tingle of pink pepper. This fresh-spicy introduction quickly settles into a green heart of cypress and geranium, evoking a natural, leafy essence. The dry-down attempts a soft landing with a whisper of sandalwood, musk, and a trace of amber, but often struggles to leave a lasting impression.

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