Miller Harris 2008 EDP

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Cologne 1888

by Lyn Harris

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Miller Harris Cologne 1888 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Lyn Harris. Cologne 1888 opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Bitter Orange, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Caraway, Rosemary, and Marjoram, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Miller Harris's Cologne 1888 carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly gorgeous, spa-like citrus aromatic that's inexplicably holed up in luxury hotel bathrooms. The public's clamouring for it proves Miller Harris is missing a trick - release this gem properly!
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
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Cologne 1888 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 Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its clean, fresh, and subtle nature, Cologne 1888 is perfectly suited for casual wear and the office, offering a discreet yet pleasant aura. Its spa-like quality also makes it great for relaxed day-to-days, though it might be too understated for formal evening 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

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

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About

Cologne 1888 opens with a zesty burst of lemon and bitter orange, tempered by fresh bergamot. Soon, a complex herbal heart emerges with aromatic basil, caraway, and rosemary, lending a distinctly smoky, spa-esque quality. A subtle amber and musk base provides a clean, comforting finish.

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