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214 African Sunrise

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O Boticário 214 African Sunrise is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. 214 African Sunrise opens with Bergamot, Elemi, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Myrtle, Geranium, Rosemary, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Suede, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. O Boticário's 214 African Sunrise carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper throwback, smelling like a warm hug from your grandad, if your grandad was also a bit of a desert builder. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some calling it uniquely attractive and others utterly repulsive. Definitely not a blind buy.
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214 African Sunrise 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 Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile enough for daily wear, though its unique, divisive character means it's better suited for casual outings or dates where its intimate dry down can shine. It's too distinct and not conventionally 'sharp' enough for formal events or 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

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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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated O Boticário says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

African Sunrise kicks off with a fresh, piney zing from juniper and bergamot, softened by a touch of resinous elemi. It then settles into a distinctly green, aromatic heart where geranium, rosemary, and sage bring a classic, herbaceous character. The dry down is where it gets really interesting, with smooth suede and creamy sandalwood grounding it, given a touch of earthy depth by patchouli. It's a scent that evolves from brisk freshness to a comforting, rugged warmth.

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