Lush 2004 EDP

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Dear John

by Mark Constantine

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Lush Dear John is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Mark Constantine. Lush's Dear John carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a love-it-or-hate-it scent, often described as an 'old soul' fragrance. If you're after a rough-around-the-edges, spiced-wood aroma with a hint of coffee and lime, and don't mind reapplying, Dear John is worth a sniff.
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Dear John 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual wear, but it might be too intimate for formal events. While some wear it to work, its distinct and somewhat 'old-fashioned' character might not suit all office environments. It shines on dates or cozy evenings out.

Ingredients and allergens

Organic DRF Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cedarwood Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil (Vetivert Oil), Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil (Coriander Seed Oil), Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil (Clove Bud Oil), Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Coumarin, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

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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About

Dear John opens with a surprisingly bright and zingy lime, quickly joined by the pungent spice of coriander. This initial freshness soon mellows, giving way to a warm heart of rich clove and aromatic pine, evoking images of crackling fires and old books. The base deepens into a comforting blend of earthy vetiver, dry Virginia cedarwood, and a subtle, almost leathery coffee note, leaving a lingering, nostalgic trail.

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