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H&M Formentera

by Olivier Pescheux

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H&M H&M Formentera is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Olivier Pescheux. H&M Formentera opens with Neroli and Coriander, settles into a heart of Green Notes and Fig, and dries down to a base of Cedar. H&M's H&M Formentera carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a surprisingly solid fig scent for the price, delivering a genuine Mediterranean vibe that splits opinion. Some find it a green, earthy delight; others get a metallic, rubbery weirdness. It's a proper love-it-or-hate-it cheapie.
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H&M Formentera Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Neroli52%
Coriander48%
Heartas listed
Green Notes52%
Fig48%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its natural, clean green profile, make it ideal for casual wear, especially in warmer weather. It's generally office-appropriate due to its understated nature, but might be too 'outdoorsy' for very formal settings. It's also a good gym scent if you want to smell fresh.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Formentera opens with a sharp, bright burst of neroli and the aromatic, almost peppery kick of coriander, instantly transporting you to sun-drenched coastlines. Soon, it settles into a green, leafy heart where the star, a milky, natural fig, emerges. It's less of a sweet fruit and more of the entire fig tree- sap, leaves, and a touch of earth. The dry-down is a soft, clean cedar that keeps things grounded, providing a woody backbone without overpowering the green freshness.

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