M·A·C Cosmetics 2016 EDP

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Crème D'Nude

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M·A·C Cosmetics Crème D'Nude is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Crème D'Nude opens with Neroli, settles into a heart of Suede, Musk, and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. M·A·C Cosmetics's Crème D'Nude carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

MAC Crème D'Nude is basically the scent equivalent of 'your skin but better'. It's a comforting, low-sillage option that's generally well-loved for its subtle warmth, but some find it too fleeting or just plain odd. Definitely a cozy crowd-pleaser for close encounters.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Sensual
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
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Crème D'Nude Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Neroli100%
Heartas listed
Caramel36%
Musk33%
Suede30%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate sillage and clean, warm character make this ideal for casual wear or close-quarters dates, but not for sports or formal events where more projection and gravitas are needed. It's safe for the office given its 'skin scent' nature and mild sweetness.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Imagine velvety suede and soft musk, dusted with subtly sweet vanilla and a hint of creamy caramel. A bright splash of neroli cuts through, preventing it from becoming too heavy, before it settles into a 'second-skin' scent - warm, intimate, and a touch powdery. It's a hug in a bottle, if hugs were made of spun sugar and expensive leather.

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