Harajuku Lovers 2008 EDT

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Harajuku Lovers G

by Steve DeMercado

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Harajuku Lovers Harajuku Lovers G is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Steve DeMercado. Harajuku Lovers G opens with Red Apple, Mandarin, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Magnolia, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Cotton Flower and Sandalwood. Harajuku Lovers's Harajuku Lovers G carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A straight-up coconut blast from the past, Harajuku Lovers G is divisive: some yearn for it as a perfect tropical escape, others find its sweet, synthetic coconut too much. A definite blast of early 2000s nostalgia.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Cozy
Harajuku Lovers G 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

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its prominent, sweet coconut and tropical vibe make it perfect for casual outings and holidays, bringing a fun, carefree energy. However, it's generally too playful and potentially synthetic for formal wear or a quiet office environment, and longevity is often mentioned as an issue, making reapplication necessary.

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

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

It's a full-on coconut fiesta from the first spray, a creamy, sweet, almost lactonic wave that evokes pina coladas and sun-drenched beaches. Hints of red apple and mandarin add a bright, fruity lift, while jasmine and freesia weave in a delicate floral touch. The drydown settles into a soft, clean cotton flower and sandalwood base, still underpinned by that persistent, playful coconut.

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