Mary Kay EDC

M £ Acquired

True Original

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Mary Kay True Original is a Cologne. True Original opens with Lemon and Apple, settles into a heart of Amber and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Mary Kay's True Original carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

True Original is a short and simple woody scent. Apple and lemon keep the start crisp, and cedar, amber and patchouli give it a plain, dependable masculine base.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Masculine
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Woody
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True Original Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple57%
Lemon43%
Heartas listed
Cedar53%
Amber47%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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

True Original is built from just a few notes. It opens with crisp apple and lemon for a fresh, slightly tart start. The heart turns to cedar and amber, which add dry wood and a little warmth, and patchouli sits underneath as an earthy base. The result is a straightforward fresh woody scent, easy to read and easy to wear, with no unusual twists. It suits anyone who wants a clean masculine scent without fuss.

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