Laboratory Perfumes 2012 EDT
Gorse
Laboratory Perfumes Gorse is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. Gorse opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Lime, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Milk, Musk, and Amber. Laboratory Perfumes's Gorse carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; plenty reckon it nails that Creed Virgin Island Water vibe for a fraction of the cost, making it a hot weather essential. Others see it as a lacklustre dupe or a sweet gourmand for specific tastes. Definitely try before you buy, especially if you're chasing that VIW dream.What our verdicts mean →
- Fresh
- Clean
- Playful
- Gourmand
- Modern
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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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How it unfolds
Notes
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Performance & Mood
Performance
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Best Occasions
Its fresh, citrusy, and sweet profile makes it ideal for casual wear, dates, and sports, especially in warm weather, as many reviewers highlight its vacation-like quality. The generally moderate projection and longevity, while sometimes criticised as weak, prevents it from being too overpowering for the office but makes it less suitable for formal, high-stakes events.
Ingredients and allergens
Alcohol Denat., Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Diisopropyl Adipate, Limonene, Benzophenone-2, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Coumarin, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate
From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.
Other allergens named in this list
Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.
Ethics and formulation
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