Demeter Fragrance Library 1996 EDC

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Dirt

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Demeter Fragrance Library Dirt is a Cologne launched in 1996. Dirt settles into a heart of Soil Tincture. Demeter Fragrance Library's Dirt carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is exactly what it says on the tin: pure, unadulterated dirt. It's a photorealistic, divisive scent that you'll either adore for its evocative accuracy or dismiss for its fleeting performance and sheer literalness.
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Dirt Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Soil Tincture100%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Given its strong, albeit short-lived, photorealistic earthy scent, Dirt is best suited for extremely casual settings or as a personal indulgence. Its very intimate sillage and poor longevity make it inappropriate for formal events or the office, where subtlety and persistence are usually desired. Many mention it's solely for layering due to its unique nature and weak performance.

About

Demeter Dirt delivers a strikingly authentic olfactory experience of freshly turned soil. Imagine damp, nutrient-rich earth after a good rain, with subtle mineralic undertones and a surprising hint of green and a peculiar sweetness, like cornstalks or even beetroot. It's the scent of a garden centre or a walk through a dewy, leaf-strewn path.

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