O Boticário 1998 EDT

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Acqua Brasilis

by Verônica Kato , Adilson Rato

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O Boticário Acqua Brasilis is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1998, created by Verônica Kato and Adilson Rato. Acqua Brasilis opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Basil, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Rose, and Fig, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. O Boticário's Acqua Brasilis carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper mixed bag, some folks absolutely love its refreshing summer vibe, others reckon it's a muddled mess. If you're after a nostalgic trip to early 00s Brazil, give it a sniff.
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  • Bold
  • Uplifting
  • Playful
  • Energetic
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Acqua Brasilis Eau de Toilette 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:
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 moderate performance and fresh, clean scent profile make it ideal for casual daytime wear, especially in warmer weather. While some find it too strong, its overall lightness means it could work in an office setting, though it's less suited for formal events or romantic dates.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

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

Acqua Brasilis bursts open with a vibrant splash of zesty bergamot and mandarin, sharpened by the green, aromatic touch of basil. As it settles, a unique heart of sweet fig and delicate hyacinth emerges, providing an intriguing fruity-floral counterpoint. The dry down is a warm, soft embrace of creamy sandalwood and a hint of musky amber, grounding the initial brightness with a comforting finish.

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