Noted Aromas 2020 EDP

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Berlin

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Noted Aromas Berlin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Berlin opens with Chili, Bergamot, Rosewood, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Ambroxan, Resins, Amber, and Cedar. Noted Aromas's Berlin carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Berlin is a pepper-laced iris surrounded by powdery warmth and subtle woods, striking a balance between modern minimalism and classic luxury. It is refined, quietly bold, and best suited to those who appreciate understated complexity.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Classic
Berlin Eau de Parfum bottle
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper22%
Chili12%
Heartas listed
Iris23%
Pepper13%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan19%
Resins10%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Berlin's spicy-peppery opening and warm powdery iris heart suit the cool vibrance of spring and the mellow air of fall best, while its moderate richness and woody base maintain presence in winter without feeling heavy. It can work in summer, but the spice is more prominent than the freshness.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The refined spiced floral-woody blend is sophisticated for formal occasions and creative for dates, while its boldness and character make it less ideal for sport or very casual, close-quarters settings. The moderate projection and powdery softness allow occasional office wear, but may feel too assertive for sensitive 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Berlin opens with a vivid pepper medley-black, Sichuan, and red-delivering an immediate spicy-lively jolt, soon softened by the plush, powdery heart of Florentine iris and a whisper of lily. Beneath, woody birch and cedar mingle with Ambramone and soft resin, lending a gentle warmth and a hint of ink-and-paper dryness, while a ghost of apricot imparts fleeting brightness. The overall effect is a seamless interplay of spice, powder, and woods: urbane, unisex, and quietly magnetic.

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