Mary Kay 2014 EDC

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MK High Intensity Sport

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Mary Kay MK High Intensity Sport is a Cologne launched in 2014. MK High Intensity Sport opens with Sea Water, Bergamot, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Pepper, Cardamom, and Mint, and dries down to a base of Amber and Birch. Mary Kay's MK High Intensity Sport carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a wild card, with some loving its potent freshness and others finding the opening a tad harsh. If you like your scents bold and unapologetic, this could be your surprisingly sensual summer fling.
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  • Energetic
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Sensual
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MK High Intensity Sport Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Juniper37%
Sea Water34%
Bergamot29%
Heartas listed
Cardamom35%
Pepper35%
Mint30%
Baseas listed
Birch57%
Amber43%

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a strong, sporty opening, make it better suited for casual daytime wear or dates rather than formal or office settings. Reviewers highlight its 'potent' and 'loud' initial impression, which leans away from professionalism.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Exploding with a bracing blast of sea water and juniper, this scent immediately grabs attention. As it settles, a peppery warmth mingles with a cool, sharp mint and aromatic cardamom, providing a dynamic heart. The dry down mellows into a subtle sweetness, with amber and a whisper of birch grounding the energetic opening, leaving a captivating, woody trail.

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