Moresque 2018 EDP

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Sahara Blue

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Moresque Sahara Blue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Sahara Blue opens with Lemon, Pink Pepper, Ginger, and Apple, settles into a heart of Jasmin Sambac, Lavender, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Clean Musk, and Seaweed. Moresque's Sahara Blue carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Sahara Blue is a divisive scent: some love its fresh, complex depth and marine twist, while others find it generic, overpriced, and a bit 'weird'. Expect a high-quality, masculine-leaning aromatic fougere, but don't expect universal love.
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Sahara Blue 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and somewhat bold character, make it a good fit for casual daytime wear and warm weather. While some find it versatile, the aquatic and aromatic notes push it more towards relaxed settings than formal events, and its noticeable presence means it might be a bit much for a very conservative office.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Opening with a zesty, almost sparkling hit of lemon and apple, underscored by the sharp spice of pink pepper and ginger, Sahara Blue immediately grabs attention. As it develops, a clean lavender and jasmine heart emerges, balanced by the green earthiness of coriander. The real character arrives in the dry down, where a salty, almost oceanic seaweed note mingles with robust oakmoss, amber warmth, and a clean, lingering musk, creating a scent that's both fresh and deeply grounding.

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