Faberlic 2008 EDP

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Kaori

by Pierre Bourdon

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Faberlic Kaori is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Pierre Bourdon. Kaori opens with Sea Water, Blackcurrant Leaf, Bergamot, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Cherry Blossom, Water Lily, Rose, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Iris. Faberlic's Kaori carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly divisive scent: some find it a delightful, clean everyday freshie with surprising longevity, while others can't stand its synthetic, sickly sweet marine vibe. Definitely try before you buy.
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Kaori 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean character and moderate performance make it ideal for casual wear and daily use. While it's generally office-friendly due to its subtlety, some find it too casual for formal settings or dates.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Kaori opens with a splash of clean, salty sea water invigorated by tart grapefruit and the unique green snap of blackcurrant leaf and bamboo. The heart blossoms into a gentle floral bouquet of watery magnolia and delicate cherry blossom, softened by the aquatic touch of water lily. It finally settles into a musky, amber base with hints of sweet raspberry, vetiver, and powdery iris.

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