Mary Kay 2008 EDT

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Simply Cotton

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Mary Kay Simply Cotton is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008. Mary Kay's Simply Cotton carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive pick - some say it's a 'clean cotton' dream for everyday wear, others find it a bit meh and too fleeting. It's safe, but not a showstopper, and certainly not worth hunting down now it's discontinued.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
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Simply Cotton Eau de Toilette 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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its clean, inoffensive profile, make it perfect for casual wear or the office. It's too subtle for dates or formal events, and its freshness lends itself well to light sport activities.

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

Simply Cotton delivers a fresh, airy opening, with the delicate, almost ozonic scent of cotton flower and watery lotus. As it settles, hints of soft orange blossom and lily emerge, before drying down to a subtle, clean base of creamy sandalwood and white woods. It evokes the sensation of freshly laundered linen drying on a breeze.

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