Kylie Minogue Parfums 2008 EDT

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Showtime EDT

by Vincent Schaller

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Kylie Minogue Parfums Showtime EDT is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Vincent Schaller. Showtime EDT opens with Blackcurrant and Strawberry, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Rose, Freesia, and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Rosewood, Clean Musk, and Praline. Kylie Minogue Parfums's Showtime EDT carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive yet adored by many, Showtime is a bold, sweet, and fun celebrity scent that perfectly captures its namesake's dazzling stage persona. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans craving its unique berry-licorice blend and critics finding it too synthetic.
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  • Bold
  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Gourmand
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Showtime EDT 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:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and sweet, playful character make it suitable for casual outings and fun dates. However, its intensity and gourmand nature might be too much for formal events or an office setting, and it's certainly not a sport scent.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Showtime opens with a burst of juicy blackcurrant and sweet strawberry, an immediate hit of playful fruitiness. This vibrant start quickly blends into a floral heart where tiare flower, rose, and freesia mingle with an intriguing whisper of licorice, adding a sophisticated, slightly spicy edge. The drydown settles into a warm, gourmand base of creamy praline, soft clean musk, and a subtle rosewood, leaving a lingering, candied sweetness that's both comforting and alluring.

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