DSQUARED² 2016 EDT

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Want Pink Ginger

by Aurélien Guichard

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DSQUARED² Want Pink Ginger is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Aurélien Guichard. Want Pink Ginger opens with Lemon, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Neroli, Rose, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, and Amberwood. DSQUARED²'s Want Pink Ginger carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This flanker truly divides opinion: for some, it's a unique take on vanilla with a spicy kick, while for others, it's a synthetic mess. Prepare for a powerful, sweet, and spicy vanilla that commands attention and leaves a lasting trail, for better or worse.
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  • Bold
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Energetic
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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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong projection and impressive longevity make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is preferred. However, its bold, warm, and sweet-spicy character makes it a fantastic choice for dates and casual outings where you want to make a statement.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Want Pink Ginger opens with a zesty burst of lemon and mandarin, quickly tempered by the warm, peppery spice of ginger and pink pepper. The heart softens into a powdery, subtly floral heliotrope with hints of neroli, before settling into a rich, creamy base of vanilla, amberwood, and a woody depth that anchors the sweetness. It's a complex dance between fresh vibrancy, spicy warmth, and gourmand sweetness.

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