Nivea 2019 EDT

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Nivea Sun

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Nivea Nivea Sun is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019. Nivea Sun opens with Green Notes, settles into a heart of Solar Notes and Floral Notes, and dries down to a base of Powdery. Nivea's Nivea Sun carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's proper divisive - you either sniff pure summer nostalgia or a vintage, powdery floral nightmare. If you grew up slathering Nivea Sun, it's a no-brainer for bottling that holiday feeling. Everyone else? Approach with caution.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Nostalgic
  • Fresh
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Nivea Sun Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes100%
Heartas listed
Solar Notes66%
Floral Notes34%
Baseas listed
Powdery100%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, fresh profile make it ideal for casual wear and even sport, but it's generally too light for formal events. Performance is moderate at best, making it suitable for low-key settings where it won't overpower.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA, PARFUM, LINALOOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRONELLOL, ANISE ALCOHOL, GERANIOL, METHYL BENZOATE.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Nivea Sun opens with a fresh, slightly green burst, quickly giving way to a warm, sun-kissed floral heart. It settles into a distinctly powdery base reminiscent of classic sun creams. Imagine warm skin, soft florals, and that unmistakable Nivea scent, transporting you straight to a sun lounger. It's clean, comforting, and surprisingly nuanced for a simple EDT.

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