Liz Claiborne 2004 EDP

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Realities

by Jean-Marc Chaillan , Pascal Gaurin , Laurent Le Guernec

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Liz Claiborne Realities is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Jean-Marc Chaillan, Pascal Gaurin, and Laurent Le Guernec. Liz Claiborne's Realities carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Realities is a divisive one: some adore its soft floral charm, others find it a bland shadow of its predecessor. If you're after a gentle, unassuming daily scent, it might just work for you.
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  • Soft
  • Relaxed
  • Feminine
  • Romantic
  • Subtle
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Realities 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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a gentle floral character, make it highly suitable for office and casual wear where a quiet fragrance is appreciated. It's less ideal for formal events or sport due to its softness.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Opening with a subtle freshness of bergamot and orange blossom, Realities quickly unfolds into a rich floral bouquet. Delicate violet, sweet peony, lush gardenia, and exotic orchid intertwine, creating a soft, feminine heart. A warm, musky base of sandalwood and a hint of vanilla grounds the composition, adding a quiet depth that lingers gently on the skin.

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