Etro 2002 EDT

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New Tradition

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Etro New Tradition is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002. New Tradition opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, Geranium, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Etro's New Tradition carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

New Tradition is a mixed bag for sure. Some find it a beautifully blended classic, while others can't get past its retro, even dated, vibe. If you like your scents with a touch of old-school spice and florals, you'll probably love it; otherwise, steer clear.
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  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Romantic
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New Tradition 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:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate performance and classic, slightly old-school spiced floral profile make it suitable for formal settings and dates, adding a touch of romance or sophistication. While not overtly casual, its clean aspect allows for daily wear, though its distinctiveness might be too much for a conservative office environment or during sports.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opens with a bright, clean burst of lavender and citrus, quickly ushering in a heart of potent, warm spices and rich florals. Carnation and clove are prominent, alongside a creamy rose, iris, and ylang-ylang. As it settles, an earthy patchouli and vetiver emerge, softened by a clean musk, creating a scent that feels both traditional and subtly intriguing. It's a journey from vibrant freshness to a warm, classic spicy-floral base with woody undertones.

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