Fresh 2005 EDP

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Sake

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Fresh Sake is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005. Sake opens with Grapefruit and Ginger, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley, Lotus, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Osmanthus, and Vanilla. Fresh's Sake carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper marmite scent - you'll either adore its unique, cosy peach-musk blend or find it completely baffling. Definitely not a blind buy, but if it works with your chemistry, it's a gem.
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  • Clean
  • Calm
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Sake 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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile enough for daily wear, though some find it a bit strong initially. While many reviewers appreciate its comforting and 'clean' nature for casual settings and even work, its unique fruity-musky drydown might be too distinctive for highly formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Sake opens with a zesty, invigorating pop of grapefruit and ginger, setting a fresh, almost effervescent tone. As it settles, a sweet, juicy white peach emerges, softened by delicate lotus and lily of the valley. The drydown is where the magic happens for many, transforming into a comforting, subtly sweet embrace of musky vanilla, warm sandalwood, and a hint of the elusive osmanthus, with some even detecting an unlisted rice note, evoking a grown-up, clean gourmand feel.

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