Harajuku Lovers 2008 EDP

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Music

by Honorine Blanc

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Harajuku Lovers Music is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Honorine Blanc. Music opens with Clementine and Pear, settles into a heart of Sweet Pea, Jasmine, and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Harajuku Lovers's Music carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Music by Harajuku Lovers is a divisive little number. Some adore its fresh, fruity sweetness, calling it an energetic pick-me-up, while others find it too synthetic, short-lived, or even headache-inducing. A cute bottle, but the juice within is a mixed bag.
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  • Fresh
  • Soft
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
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Music Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear62%
Clementine38%
Heartas listed
Sweet Pea42%
Honeysuckle32%
Jasmine26%
Baseas listed
Vanilla54%
Musk46%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its generally light performance and fresh, fruity-floral profile make it suitable for casual wear and daily use. However, some find it too sweet or 'shampoo-like' for formal settings, and its soft sillage prevents it from being a standout for 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

This scent opens with a burst of juicy pear and bright clementine, like a fruit cocktail on a sunny day. This fruity sweetness mellows into a heart of delicate jasmine, sweet pea, and honeysuckle, evoking a light, airy floral bouquet. The base settles into a soft, musky vanilla, providing a comforting, clean finish that some compare to shampoo or baby powder. It's predominantly sweet and fresh, with a noticeable aquatic whisper throughout.

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