Ellis Brooklyn 2020 EDP

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Salt

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Ellis Brooklyn Salt is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Salt opens with Violet Leaf and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Ambergris. Ellis Brooklyn's Salt carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive and wildly polarising, Ellis Brooklyn's Salt is either a compelling, clean, and unique take on 'beachy' or a cloying, chemical mess. It's a risk, but sometimes risks pay off in glorious, salty, sexy ways.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Edgy
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Salt 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its intimate sillage and clean-skin musk make it acceptable for casual office wear, though many reviewers state it becomes a subtle skin scent. The alluring, 'sex on a beach' vibe makes it perfect for dates or relaxed casual settings, while its unique, salty character could be interesting for an active day.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Ethics and formulation

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About

Salt opens with a whisper of violet leaf, quickly giving way to a heart of lush tiare flower and magnolia. The salty, musky ambergris in the base battles against the inherent sweetness of the florals, creating a complex, almost animalic skin scent. Woody notes of sandalwood ground the composition, leaving an impression of sun-warmed skin, ocean air, and perhaps a hint of something more untamed.

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