Kate Moss 2009 EDT

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Kate Summer Time

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Kate Moss Kate Summer Time is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Kate Summer Time opens with Bitter Orange, Neroli, Galbanum, and Blackberry, settles into a heart of Wisteria, Rose, Peony, and Bellflower, and dries down to a base of Musk, Mahogany, and Tonka Bean. Kate Moss's Kate Summer Time carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Kate Summer Time is a divisive, quirky floral that's definitely not for everyone. You'll either love its unconventional 'yellow floral' vibe or find it a jarring, muddled mess.
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Kate Summer Time 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

With its long-lasting and moderate sillage, this isn't an office-friendly wallflower. It shines best in casual daytime settings during summer, offering a bright, distinctive presence without being overly formal or sporty.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Opening with a bold, bitter citrus kick from neroli and orange, this fragrance quickly introduces an unexpected green sharpness from galbanum, balanced by the sweet tartness of blackberry. The heart blossoms into a rich bouquet of wisteria, peony, and rose, giving a nostalgic, almost 'grandma's garden' feel. As it settles, a soft musk emerges, grounded by the warmth of mahogany and a hint of tonka bean, adding a gentle woody depth to the enduring florals.

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