Estée Lauder 2006 EDP

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Pleasures Exotic

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Estée Lauder Pleasures Exotic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Pleasures Exotic opens with Orange, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, and Peach, settles into a heart of Hibiscus, Green Notes, Orange Blossom, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Sandalwood. Estée Lauder's Pleasures Exotic carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Pleasures Exotic is a vibrant, fruity-floral that screams summer holiday. People either love its juicy, tropical vibe, or they get an unpleasant metallic or 'celery' note. Be warned: older bottles are notorious for turning rancid, so buy new if you can find one.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Romantic
  • Feminine
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Pleasures Exotic 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
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, fruity, and light accords make it perfect for casual wear and warmer weather activities. While some find it too strong for the office, its generally clean profile means it can work in more relaxed professional settings. It's too playful for 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lemongrass Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil from Lemongrass
  • 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

Imagine stepping into a sun-drenched, exotic garden with Pleasures Exotic. It bursts open with a juicy cocktail of peach, mango, and a zingy grapefruit, lifted by the clean, green crunch of lemongrass. As it settles, delicate lily of the valley and peony emerge, intertwined with the sweet, elusive tang of litchi and a whisper of green bamboo. The base gently rounds out with soft sandalwood and a subtle musk, ensuring a clean, airy finish that's never heavy.

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