Ellis Brooklyn 2019 EDT

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Ellis Brooklyn West is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019. West opens with Clementine, Lemon, Blood Orange, and Basil, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Pear Blossom, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Ellis Brooklyn's West carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one is a divisive brew, kicking off with a vibrant citrus punch that quickly mellows into something herbal and earthy. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some hailing its unique freshness while others find it veers into 'dryer sheet' or even 'taco' territory. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Clean
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West 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:
Office Casual Sport

Its generally fresh and clean profile, coupled with moderate projection, makes it suitable for office wear and excellent for casual outings or sport. However, the herbal, sometimes 'dryer sheet' vibe and lack of strong elegance mean it's less ideal for dates or fancy formal events.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

It bursts open with a zesty, almost bitter, citrus cocktail of clementine, blood orange, and lemon, sharpened by a distinct basil kick. As it settles, a fresh, green heart emerges with watery lily and a subtle ginger spice, before finally resting on a grounding base of earthy vetiver and oakmoss. It's a journey from bright and refreshing to a mossy, aromatic quietness.

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