L'Erbolario 2014 EDP

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Camelia

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L'Erbolario Camelia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Camelia opens with Bitter Orange, Rose, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Geranium, Tonka Bean, and Camellia, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Vanilla, and Benzoin. L'Erbolario's Camelia carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a bit of a chameleon, often compared to Coco Noir but with its own gentle charm. It's a classy, sophisticated floral-woody, but don't go in expecting a pure amber-vanilla. It can be divisive, with some finding it 'mature' or even 'aftershave-like', while others adore its elegance.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Cozy
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Camelia Eau de Parfum 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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for various settings without being overpowering. The elegant and sophisticated scent profile lends itself well to formal events and dates, though it might be a bit too 'classic' for casual wear for some.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Camelia opens with a bright, zesty bitter orange cut with a subtle rosiness and a hint of elemi's balsamic spice. It then blossoms into a heart of lush, fantasy camellia-rose, underscored by the creamy warmth of tonka and a touch of green geranium. The base settles into a comforting embrace of sweet vanilla and rich benzoin, deepened by the earthy grounding of cedar and amber, creating a refined and elegant scent experience.

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