Keiko Mecheri 2011 EDP

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Paradise Lost

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Keiko Mecheri Paradise Lost is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Paradise Lost opens with Bergamot and Lime, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Keiko Mecheri's Paradise Lost carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher; a divisive beast of a scent. Some find it a tropical, sexy dream, others a jarring, retro mess. If you're after a loud, in-your-face tuberose, you might just find your lost paradise.
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Paradise Lost Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot53%
Lime47%
Heartas listed
Tuberose55%
Jasmine45%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood48%
Musk26%
Vanilla26%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its enormous sillage and dominant white florals make it too powerful for office wear, but perfect for a bold statement on a date or during summer casual outings. It leans too tropical for most formal events and is certainly not suited for 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

It kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and lime, promising something fresh and uplifting. But don't get too comfortable, because a potent, creamy tuberose quickly takes centre stage, backed by a hint of heady jasmine. As it settles, a sweet, musky vanilla emerges, underpinned by a smooth sandalwood, leaving a lingering, almost cloying warmth. It's a journey from zingy freshness to a deep, floral-vanillic embrace.

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