John Richmond 2011 EDT

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Viva Rock

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John Richmond Viva Rock is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. Viva Rock opens with Starfruit, Cactus, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Cherry Blossom, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Iris. John Richmond's Viva Rock carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - Viva Rock is less 'rock anthems' and more 'laundry day luxury'. It's a clean, soapy musk floral with a surprisingly sophisticated edge for its price point. It might not blow your mind, but it's a solid, understated choice for everyday freshness.
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  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Fresh
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Viva Rock 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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its overwhelmingly 'clean' and 'soapy' character, make it ideal for the office and casual wear. It's too subtle and clean for formal events or a dramatic date night, but its freshness could work post-sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a fleeting, bright whisper of starfruit and cactus, creating a fresh, almost watery first impression rather than a juicy fruit salad. This quickly makes way for a clean, delicate heart where soft rose, cherry blossom, and a hint of jasmine blend into a 'luxury soap' accord. The drydown settles into a comforting, powdery musk with subtle amber warmth and iris adding to the clean, slightly cosmetic feel, eschewing any sweetness for a refined, understated finish.

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