Mariah Carey 2009 EDP

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Forever

by Olivier Gillotin

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Mariah Carey Forever is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Olivier Gillotin. Forever opens with Neroli, Lotus, and Apple, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Lily of the Valley, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Mariah Carey's Forever carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive white floral from Mariah Carey. You'll either adore its sparkling fresh apple and creamy tuberose with impressive staying power, or you'll find it sharp, sour, and a one-way ticket to Headache City. Blind buy with extreme caution.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Feminine
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Forever 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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate to strong performance and fresh, yet elegant profile make it versatile for most non-active settings. While sometimes described as 'clean,' the potent white florals can be too much for formal or sport activities, with some finding it headache-inducing.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Forever opens with a crisp, juicy blast of Granny Smith apple and bright neroli, lifted by a watery lotus. The heart unfurls into a rich bouquet of gardenia and tuberose, lending a creamy, almost heady white floral character. It's all underpinned by a clean, warm musk, a whisper of earthy patchouli, and smooth sandalwood in the deep base, creating a fresh yet sophisticated dry down.

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