Lancaster 1997 EDT

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Sunwater

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Lancaster Sunwater is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1997. Sunwater opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Lancaster's Sunwater carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Sunwater is a divisive summer scent, with some users loving its unique fresh floral vibe and others getting an off-putting 'celery' note. If you can snag a bottle that hasn't turned, it's a nostalgic holiday spritz, otherwise it's a risky blind buy.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Uplifting
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Sunwater Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot38%
Lemon32%
Ylang-Ylang29%
Heartas listed
Jasmine100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood37%
Vetiver35%
Amber28%

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
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and light character, make it highly suitable for casual wear and daily use in warm weather. While many find it uplifting for the office, its unique vegetal aspect might be too casual 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

  • 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
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

About

Imagine a clear Mediterranean morning with Sunwater; it opens with a sparkling burst of bergamot and lemon, given a soft, creamy edge by ylang-ylang. The heart blooms into a simple, elegant jasmine, light and airy. As it settles, a warm, soft base of amber and sandalwood emerges, grounded by earthy vetiver, creating a sense of sun-kissed skin and warm breezes, but with a surprising vegetal undercurrent that people either love or hate.

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