Elizabeth Arden 1993 EDT

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Sunflowers

by David Apel

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Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993, created by David Apel. Sunflowers opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Elizabeth Arden's Sunflowers carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. For some, it's bottled sunshine and pure nostalgia; for others, it's a screechy, headache-inducing relic. Definitely try it before you buy it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Clean
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Sunflowers 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
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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Sunflowers is a warm-weather champion, ideal for casual daytime wear or sporting activities due to its fresh, uplifting accords. Its potent sillage (for some) and potentially divisive nature make it less suitable for formal events or enclosed office settings.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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

Sunflowers opens with a juicy burst of melon, peach, and bright citruses like mandarin and lemon, softened by a whisper of orange blossom and rosewood. This vibrant fanfare settles into a floral heart of cyclamen, osmanthus, and delicate rose, with a touch of powdery orris. The base is warm and classic, anchored by creamy sandalwood, earthy oakmoss, clean musk, a hint of cedar, and a resonating amber. It's a fruity-floral with a distinctive fresh, aquatic edge.

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