Etro 1989 EDT

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Lemon Sorbet

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Etro Lemon Sorbet is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1989. Lemon Sorbet opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Lavender and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Etro's Lemon Sorbet carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet delightful, Etro's Lemon Sorbet isn't the sweet treat you might expect. Prepare for a tart, green, herbal lemon that smells like the whole tree, not just the fruit. It's a fleeting summer fling, but a charming one.
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Lemon Sorbet 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual wear and warmer days, as many reviewers highlight its refreshing quality. The clean, green citrus profile leans away from formal or intimate date settings, but its invigorating nature works well for daytime activities or even light 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 slicing into a sharp, zesty lemon, the kind that makes your mouth water, underpinned by the aromatic bitterness of petitgrain and orange. This isn't a sugary dessert; it's a walk through a sun-drenched Mediterranean garden, with sprigs of lavender and rosemary adding an herbaceous, almost savoury depth. As it settles, a clean, earthy vetiver emerges, softened by the subtle creaminess of sandalwood, leaving a sophisticated, woody drydown that whispers rather than shouts.

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