Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector 2025 EDT

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Rio de Janeiro

by Mark Buxton

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Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector Rio de Janeiro is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Mark Buxton. Rio de Janeiro opens with Almond, Blackcurrant, Pineapple, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Cedar, Guaiac Wood, Rose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector's Rio de Janeiro carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper firecracker - huge tropical fruit up top, backed by serious wood. It's divisive, mind, with some finding the drydown a chemical mess, but if you love a loud, beast-mode fruit bomb for summer, Rio de Janeiro delivers.
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Rio de Janeiro 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Given its strong projection and longevity, Rio de Janeiro is too overpowering for office wear but excels in casual and date settings, especially during warmer months. Its tropical, fruity profile makes it perfect for summer daytime outings or evenings, yet its loudness makes it unsuitable for formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Exploding with a juicy, tropical cocktail opening, Rio de Janeiro immediately delivers punchy passionfruit and sweet pineapple, brightened by redcurrant leaf. A creamy coconut note emerges quickly, smoothing the edges before a robust woody heart of cedar and guaiac wood grounds the composition. The drydown settles into a warm amber and sandalwood base, with hints of vanilla and a clean musk, though some might find a persistent chemical 'loudness' from synthetic notes.

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