Karl Lagerfeld 2022 EDT

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Karl Vienna Opera

by Aliénor Massenet

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Karl Lagerfeld Karl Vienna Opera is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022, created by Aliénor Massenet. Karl Vienna Opera opens with Grapefruit, Pepper, and Basil, settles into a heart of Lavender, Apple, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Karl Lagerfeld's Karl Vienna Opera carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A modern, easy-wearing freshie that’s surprisingly divisive, Karl Vienna Opera manages to be both a crowd-pleaser and a bit forgettable. It might not be a grand opera, but it's a pleasant enough operetta for the price point.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Karl Vienna Opera 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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, aromatic character and moderate sillage make it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, where it won't overpower. While pleasant for a date, its low projection means it wouldn't be the star, and the fresh profile is less suited for formal events.

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

Karl Vienna Opera opens with a zesty burst of grapefruit, quickly joined by a fresh, green basil and a subtle kick of black pepper. The heart offers a crisp, sweet apple note blended with aromatic lavender and earthy sage, creating a modern aromatic freshness. It settles into a clean, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, and cedar, providing a light, masculine dry-down that feels both easy-going and refined.

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