Korres 2009 EDT

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Saffron Amber Agarwood Cardamom

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Korres Saffron Amber Agarwood Cardamom is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Saffron Amber Agarwood Cardamom opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Virginia Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Carnation, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Amber, Oud, and Vanilla. Korres's Saffron Amber Agarwood Cardamom carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Korres Saffron Amber Agarwood Cardamom is a beautifully blended, warm spice and amber scent that's sadly a bit of a softie. If you want an intimate, comforting aroma, this is your jam, but don't expect it to shout.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Saffron Amber Agarwood Cardamom 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for close-quarters situations like the office or casual settings where you don't want to overpower. Reviewers often mention it's perfect for work and receiving compliments upon hugging, highlighting its intimate nature.

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

  • 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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

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About

Opens with a comforting embrace of warm cardamom and a flicker of cinnamon, brightened ever so slightly by bergamot. The heart introduces a rich, almost leathery saffron, mingling with dry Virginia cedarwood and creamy sandalwood, while a hint of carnation adds a subtle floral edge. The journey settles into a deep, resinous amber, a touch of gentle oud, and a sweet, enveloping vanilla, creating a cosy, enduring dry-down.

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