Laboratorio Olfattivo 2018 EDP

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Need-U

by Marie Duchêne

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Laboratorio Olfattivo Need-U is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Marie Duchêne. Need-U opens with Lemon and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Sea Water and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Ambroxan. Laboratorio Olfattivo's Need-U carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Need-U is less of a perfume and more of a personal secret. It's a 'your skin but better' scent, so effortlessly clean and subtle it barely registers for some, making its poor performance a dealbreaker. But for those who get it, it's a quiet perfection.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Cozy
  • Feminine
  • Soft
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Need-U Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon54%
Pink Pepper46%
Heartas listed
Sea Water61%
Jasmine39%
Baseas listed
Musk40%
Ambroxan39%
Sandalwood21%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its extremely light projection and 'skin scent' nature make it perfect for office wear or casual settings where stronger scents might be overpowering. While some find it 'sexy' for dates, its limited longevity means it's best for close encounters or short activities rather than formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Imagine a gentle sea breeze carrying whispers of jasmine, kissed by a fleeting hint of zesty lemon and the soft spice of pink pepper. This skin-scent settles into a dreamy, clean musk, underpinned by the airy warmth of ambroxan and a touch of powdery sandalwood. It evokes a feeling of fresh laundry and sun-warmed skin after a dip in the ocean.

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