Ellen Tracy 2001 EDP

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Inspire

by Carlos Viñals , Pierre Negrin

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Ellen Tracy Inspire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2001, created by Carlos Viñals and Pierre Negrin. Inspire opens with Cyclamen, Jasmine, Violet, and Peony, settles into a heart of Bergamot, Lemon, Lily of the Valley, and Melon, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Ellen Tracy's Inspire carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Inspire is a divisive, quirky floral that some adore for its clean, refreshing vibe, while others can't stand its peculiar combination of notes, finding it a bit too bitter or synthetic. Definitely not a safe blind buy for everyone.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
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Inspire Eau de Parfum 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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and clean, inoffensive floral profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, especially during the day. It's too light for formal events and not energetic enough for sport, while its uniqueness might not appeal to everyone on a date.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

This unusual floral opens with a huge bouquet of white flowers - jasmine, gardenia, and sweet honeysuckle - with a hint of spicy carnation. The heart introduces an unexpected fruity twist of bright lemon, bergamot, and juicy melon alongside delicate lily of the valley. It dries down to a subtle, clean musk and soft sandalwood, keeping the overall impression light and fresh.

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