Franck Olivier 2011 EDP

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Sun Java White Men

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Franck Olivier Sun Java White Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Sun Java White Men opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Pepper, Rosemary, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Franck Olivier's Sun Java White Men carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This budget clone of Silver Mountain Water is a bit of a gamble. Some find it a brilliant dupe with surprising longevity; others call it a metallic, synthetic mess that’s too feminine. If you're after '90s fresh with a fruity punch, it's worth a punt for the price.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Sun Java White Men 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 Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual and everyday wear, with many reviewers noting its appropriateness for work. While some report strong performance, others find it light, suggesting it's versatile enough for various settings without being overwhelming.

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
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Sun Java White Men bursts open with a sharp, juicy medley of citrus and bright blackcurrant, almost icy in its initial zest. It then settles into an aromatic heart of peppery patchouli, rosemary, and mint, adding a clean, slightly green edge. The base is an uncomplicated accord of white musk and warm amber, offering a smooth, subtly sweet finish that lingers on the skin.

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