Davidoff 1990 EDT

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Relax

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Davidoff Relax is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1990. Relax opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, and Mint, settles into a heart of Anise, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Davidoff's Relax carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This discontinued gem divides opinion, with some finding it dated and others proclaiming it a masterpiece. If you can track down an original bottle, prepare for a big, bold trip down memory lane that's well worth the hype and the hunt.
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Relax 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its distinctive aroma, make it well-suited for evenings and casual wear where it can shine. While some might find it suitable for the office, its potency and unique character could be distracting in more formal, enclosed environments.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Relax is a bold, herbaceous oriental that opens with a vibrant, almost medicinal burst of mint and tarragon, brightened by bergamot and lemon. The heart reveals a complex blend of spicy anise, earthy vetiver, and clean cedar, softened by a touch of jasmine. As it settles, a warm, creamy vanilla emerges, draped over a rich base of leather, amber, and oakmoss, creating a comforting yet powerful aroma.

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