Miller Harris 2006 EDP

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Coeur d'Ete

by Lyn Harris

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Miller Harris Coeur d'Ete is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Lyn Harris. Coeur d'Ete opens with Cacao Pod, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Heliotrope, Lilac, Pear, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Miller Harris's Coeur d'Ete carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This discontinued gem is a true love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect potent floral sweetness and a unique tart edge that some find masterful, others utterly unwearable. It's a heady, complex ride that demands a try.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Feminine
  • Uplifting
  • Fresh
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Coeur d'Ete Eau de Parfum 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its complex, warm character, make it less suitable for an office environment. However, this same intensity lends itself well to dates and casual wear where its unique charm can shine. It could work for some formal events, but it's more comforting than overtly elegant.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Miller Harris says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Coeur d'Ete opens with a surprising tartness from grapefruit and mandarin, quickly melded with the intriguing bitterness of cacao and licorice. The heart unfolds into a rich, powdery floral blend of lilac and heliotrope, underpinned by creamy banana and sweet pear. The drydown settles into a warm, cozy base of vanilla, benzoin, and soft sandalwood, with a lingering muskiness that many find comforting.

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