Maher Olfactive 2021 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Sun Soaked

by Shawn Maher

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Maher Olfactive Sun Soaked is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Shawn Maher. Sun Soaked opens with Bitter Orange and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Neroli, Narcissus, and Chamomile, and dries down to a base of Amber and Cedar. Maher Olfactive's Sun Soaked carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Expect anything from crisp laundry to burning tyres - it's a divisive beast, not for the faint of heart or those who like their scents easy-going. Definitely try before you buy, it's not a blind grab.
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Sun Soaked Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton
2%
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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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim, the fragrance this is built to match, favour summer.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

Given the intensity and often polarising nature described by reviewers (like a strong detergent), it's probably too much for the office or formal settings. It leans more casual, akin to a bold statement piece rather than an everyday wear. The fresh and citrus accords would suit active wear if the strong projection didn't overpower.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Sun Soaked kicks off with a bitter burst of orange and neroli, zesty and somewhat sharp. As it settles, a clean, almost aldehydic freshness emerges, reminiscent of laundry detergent. Beneath this, blackcurrant adds a touch of fruity depth, while chamomile offers a subtle, calming undercurrent. The dry down hints at a woody base with cedar, rounded by a touch of amber, leaving a lingering, complex trail.

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