Estée Lauder 1991 EDP

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SpellBound

by Sophia Grojsman

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Estée Lauder SpellBound is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1991, created by Sophia Grojsman. SpellBound opens with Fruity Notes, Lemon, Rosewood, and Rose, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Estée Lauder's SpellBound carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, SpellBound is pure magic. It's a heady, unapologetic declaration of confidence, though beware the reformulation roulette - the vintage is where the true enchantment lies.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Classic
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SpellBound 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and potent character, SpellBound is best reserved for evening dates and formal events where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too assertive for casual or office wear, especially in its vintage formulation.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

SpellBound opens with a bold, spicy embrace of carnation and cardamom, sweetened by juicy apricot and a bouquet of white florals like tuberose and jasmine. As it settles, a warm, resinous amber and sandalwood base emerges, deepened by a hint of civet and creamy vanilla. It's a rich, dense, and intoxicating aroma that commands attention.

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