J-Scent 2017 EDP

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Yuzu

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J-Scent Yuzu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Yuzu opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Grapefruit, Lime, Yuzu, and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Mandarin and Rose. J-Scent's Yuzu carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

J-Scent Yuzu is a tricky one. It's a hyper-realistic, unapologetically bitter citrus, loved by some for its unique, almost medicinal edge, and disliked by others for the very same reasons. Definitely try before you buy, it's not a crowd-pleaser.
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Yuzu 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:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

This bitter, fresh citrus is perfect for casual wear or sport due to its invigorating nature. It's too unique and potentially off-putting for formal events or intimate dates, though it could work well in a relaxed office setting if applied sparingly.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Yuzu bursts forth with a bracing, almost harsh opening of lemon and bergamot, quickly joined by the sharp tang of grapefruit and lime. The namesake yuzu note is prominent, delivering more of its bitter rind than sweet juice. Thyme introduces an aromatic, green depth, adding to the scent's distinctive 'medicinal' quality before settling into a subtler, zesty mandarin dry-down with a hint of rose.

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