Korres 2026 EDT

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Ionian Blue

by Barbara Zoebelein

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Korres Ionian Blue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026, created by Barbara Zoebelein. Ionian Blue opens with Lemon, Apple, and Basil, settles into a heart of Salt, Jasmine, and Ambrette, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Korres's Ionian Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Fresh, clean, and utterly inoffensive, Ionian Blue is proof that sometimes simple is best. It won't rock your world, but it's a solid, reliable choice for everyday wear. No surprises, just easy-going charm.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Ionian Blue 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

Brand and retailer listings place this in summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and musky profile makes it ideal for casual wear and daily office use where it won't be overpowering. The subtle sillage and moderate longevity also lend themselves well to these settings, but it lacks the gravitas 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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 Certified by PETA Beauty Without Bunnies · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 PETA Beauty Without Bunnies certification mark

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About

Ionian Blue opens with a zesty burst of lemon, brightened by crisp apple and a hint of green basil, immediately evoking a sense of Mediterranean breezy freshness. As it settles, a clean, airy saltiness emerges, mingling with a subtle, powdery jasmine and the soft, musky hint of ambrette. The dry down is a comforting embrace of clean musk, warm amber, and creamy sandalwood, leaving a sophisticated yet understated trail.

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