Michael Kors 2014 EDP

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Sexy Rio de Janeiro

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Michael Kors Sexy Rio de Janeiro is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Sexy Rio de Janeiro opens with Mango, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Michael Kors's Sexy Rio de Janeiro carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive. Some found it a tropical, sophisticated jasmine bomb, others a synthetic mishmash that missed the mark. If you love big white florals with a hint of fruit, this might be your jam.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Energetic
  • Sensual
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Sexy Rio de Janeiro Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mango100%
Heartas listed
Jasmine59%
Honeysuckle41%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for daytime casual wear and even office settings where it won't overpower. While some found it very strong, the overall consensus leans towards a scent that's present but not intrusive, making it good for dates, though perhaps a bit too loud for some formal events.

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

Imagine stepping into a humid, flower-filled garden in full bloom, where a potent blast of jasmine and honeysuckle dominates the air. A sweet, slightly green, and creamy heart emerges, softened by a subtle hint of tropical mango that barely peeks through. The dry down settles into a delicate vanilla, providing a comforting, albeit faint, base to the floral intensity.

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