Kat Von D 2010 EDP

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Adora

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Kat Von D Adora is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. Adora opens with Raspberry, Blackcurrant, Blackberry, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Water Hyacinth, Jasmine, and Mango, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Kat Von D's Adora carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Adora is a divisive fruity-wood, with some finding it a unique dark-fruit gem, and others left with nothing but 'pencil shavings' or 'de-gassing plastics'. Definitely try before you buy.
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Adora 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it is noticeable but not overwhelming, fitting for various settings. The dark, fruity-woody character makes it particularly suitable for evening dates or casual wear, especially in cooler weather.

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

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Kat Von D says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim
  • Vegan Brand-stated Kat Von D says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Adora opens with a rush of dark berries - blackcurrant, raspberry, and blackberry - given an unexpected edge by a hint of thyme and a touch of exotic litchi. This initial fruitiness evolves into a heart where juicy mango blends with the delicate, aquatic freshness of water hyacinth and jasmine. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of earthy patchouli, warm amber, and clean musks, grounded by prominent woody notes that some find reminiscent of cedar.

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