Etro 1999 EDP

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Etro Etra is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1999. Etra opens with Rosewood, Cardamom, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Allspice, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Etro's Etra carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive one, this. Those who get a full wear out of it reckon it's a classy, unique spicy-woody dream. But the overwhelming majority finds it too faint and fleeting, leaving much to be desired for the price.
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  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
  • Subtle
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Etra 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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its soft projection and warm, subtle spice make it perfect for office wear or casual outings, as it won't offend. However, its poor longevity means it struggles to make an impact for dates or formal events without constant reapplication, and it's too gentle for sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Etra opens with a lively blend of cardamom, coriander, and rosewood, quickly softening into a heart of gentle rose, jasmine, geranium, and a touch of pimiento, all grounded by warm cedar and creamy sandalwood. The dry down is a clean, musky vanilla that lingers softly, if you're lucky. It's a warm, spicy woody scent with an aromatic freshness.

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