Kate Walsh 2010 EDP

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Boyfriend

by Marypierre Julien

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Kate Walsh Boyfriend is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Marypierre Julien. Boyfriend opens with Myrrh and Plum, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Kate Walsh's Boyfriend carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Boyfriend is a true love-it-or-hate-it scent: a celebrity fragrance that punches well above its weight, conjuring a deeply comforting boozy warmth. It's divisive, thanks to a pronounced myrrh note, but those who love it call it a warm, inviting embrace.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
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Boyfriend Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Myrrh50%
Plum50%
Heartas listed
Jasmine33%
Lily of the Valley33%
Woody Notes33%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Musk50%

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its rich, warm, and somewhat heavy nature makes it ideal for dates and casual evenings, creating an intimate 'scent bubble' that many appreciate. The strong sillage and prominent amber/myrrh accords might be too much for an office or formal setting, although some find it suitable for work. It's definitely not one for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Boyfriend unfurls with a rich, boozy plum, quickly easing into a heart of warm, resinous myrrh and deep amber, underscored by silken musk and subtle woody notes. Hints of jasmine and lily of the valley provide an unexpected, gentle lift, balancing the otherwise thick, almost syrupy-sweet warmth and preventing it from becoming cloying. Overall, it's a dark, opulent embrace.

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