Nancy Meiland Parfums 2023 EDP

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Kabosu

by Nancy Meiland

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Nancy Meiland Parfums Kabosu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Nancy Meiland. Kabosu opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Tea, settles into a heart of Osmanthus and Plum, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Birch, and Tonka Bean. Nancy Meiland Parfums's Kabosu carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A properly grown-up citrus, Kabosu takes the expected fresh opening and grounds it with a smoky, leathery depth. It's sophisticated, interesting, and far from your average-joe freshie.
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Kabosu 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

Brand and retailer listings place this in spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its fresh yet grounded profile makes it versatile for most occasions, performing well in an office setting without being overtly informal. The smoky-leather base might be a bit too intriguing for very formal events or high-energy sports.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Kabosu opens with a sharp, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, immediately brightened by an aromatic waft of tea. This initial freshness quickly deepens as the heart emerges, where the delicate, apricot-like scent of osmanthus blends with the subtle sweetness of plum. The real character arrives in the base, with a prominent smoky leather accord intertwined with the earthy whispers of birch and patchouli, softened by a touch of warm tonka bean. It's a journey from vibrant citrus to a rich, grounded finish.

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Where to buy

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