Novellista 2023 EDP

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Citrus Affair

by Marie Huguenot

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Novellista Citrus Affair is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Marie Huguenot. Citrus Affair opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Novellista's Citrus Affair carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A joyous burst of summer in a bottle, Novellista's Citrus Affair is a crowd-pleasing, uplifting scent that captures the essence of a sun-drenched day. Perfect if you’re after something light, sweet, and undeniably happy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Uplifting
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
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Citrus Affair 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
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
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, light citrus profile makes it ideal for casual wear, sport, and could even work for the office due to its low projection. However, it's too bright and short-lived for formal events or a date where you might want something more impactful.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

About

Imagine slicing into a mountain of fresh, juicy citrus - lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, and tangerine all vying for attention. This initial zing gives way to a delicate floral heart of rose and jasmine, spiced gently with ginger. As it settles, a soft, fluffy base of sandalwood and musk emerges, leaving a clean, comforting, and slightly sweet trail that lingers like a pleasant memory.

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