Marc Jacobs 2008 EDP

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Daisy Black Edition

by Alberto Morillas

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Marc Jacobs Daisy Black Edition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Alberto Morillas. Daisy Black Edition opens with Grapefruit, Violet Leaf, and Strawberry, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Vanilla. Marc Jacobs's Daisy Black Edition carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is a divisive topic among Daisy fans. Some say it's just the original in a fancy black bottle, others claim it's deeper, more mature, and finally offers the lasting power the EDT lacked. Expect a lively debate if you mention it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Relaxed
Daisy Black Edition Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Baseas listed
Woody Notes37%

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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh floral and light fruity character makes it perfect for casual daytime wear and could suit some office environments if applied lightly. However, the varied reports on performance mean it might not be strong enough for formal events or intense date nights, and certainly too delicate for sport.

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

  • 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 a vibrant burst of pink grapefruit and sweet strawberry leading into a luminous garden of jasmine, gardenia, and violet. As it settles, a soft, powdery veil emerges, underpinned by warm musk and woody notes, with a whisper of creamy vanilla. It's a fresh floral that aims for elegance with a playful fruitiness.

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