Natura 1996 EDP

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Kaiak

by Eurico Mazzini

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Natura Kaiak is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996, created by Eurico Mazzini. Kaiak opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Galbanum, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of White Woods, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Natura's Kaiak carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a Brazilian classic, known to everyone but also considered a bit 'been there, done that'. It's super fresh and energising, a perfect grab-and-go for hot weather, though some argue it's best left to the teens.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
Kaiak 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and aromatic profile, coupled with moderate longevity and sillage, makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather or for sport. While it's too casual for formal events and not complex enough for dates, its refreshing quality could work for some office environments.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

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About

Kaiak opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, sharpened by the green, slightly bitter edge of galbanum and redcurrant leaf. As it settles, a clean white floral heart emerges, with delicate lily of the valley and jasmine, underpinned by a hint of geranium. The base rounds out with soft musk, earthy oakmoss, and a creamy touch of sandalwood, leaving a fresh, aromatic trail.

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