O Boticário 1998 EDP

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Accordes

by Verônica Casanova

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O Boticário Accordes is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998, created by Verônica Casanova. Accordes opens with Herbal, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. O Boticário's Accordes carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive classic, with plenty of folks loving its 'effortless sexy' vibe and others finding it a 'nightmare in perfume form'. Not a safe blind buy, but if it clicks, it really clicks.
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Accordes 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its blend of sweet florals and woody notes, with prominent projection and longevity, makes it a bit much for the office. However, it's perfect for dates and casual wear where its 'effortless sexy' quality can shine, albeit a little mature for some.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

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

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About

Accordes opens with a bright and juicy burst of blackcurrant, apple, and citrus, immediately followed by a sweet, slightly cloying floral bouquet of orange blossom and ylang-ylang. The heart unfolds into a rich tapestry of rose, lily-of-the-valley, and jasmine, settling onto a smooth base of earthy vetiver, creamy sandalwood, and soft musk. It's a journey from vibrant freshness to a more mature, woody-floral finish.

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