Mary Kay 2013 EDP

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Belara Midnight

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Mary Kay Belara Midnight is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Belara Midnight opens with Red Fruits and Berries, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Egyptian Jasmine Absolute, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Mary Kay's Belara Midnight carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A surprisingly sophisticated berry-vanilla blend that's got some fans convinced it's a Guerlain dupe, while others just see a decent, sweet night-time scent. It's divisive, but generally liked.
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  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Powdery
  • Fresh
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Belara Midnight 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its sweet, warm profile, make it less suitable for office or sport. It truly shines on a date or for an evening event, though some find it versatile enough for daily casual wear in cooler weather.

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

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

Opens with a juicy burst of red berries, sweet and inviting without being cloying. As it settles, creamy vanilla and Egyptian jasmine emerge, adding a plush, slightly powdery floral heart. The base warms into a smooth musk and rich sandalwood, grounding the sweetness and giving it an alluring depth that lingers on the skin.

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