O Boticário 2023 EDP

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Arbo Intenso

by Nathalie Lorson

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O Boticário Arbo Intenso is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Nathalie Lorson. Arbo Intenso opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, Apple, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Cedar Leaf, Patchouli, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. O Boticário's Arbo Intenso carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some rave about its masculine green freshness, while others are seriously underwhelmed by its vanishing act. Don't expect 'Intenso' to live up to its name on everyone's skin.
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  • Fresh
  • Masculine
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
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Arbo Intenso 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:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, green profile make it a solid choice for casual wear and the office, where it won't overpower. The lack of intensity means it's less suited for formal events or a date where you want a stronger presence.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

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

Arbo Intenso kicks off with a zesty burst of lemon, grapefruit, and apple, bright and invigorating like a morning hike. It quickly dives into a green heart, where cedar leaves and a mysterious 'Laurissilva Forest' accord dominate, bolstered by earthy patchouli and a whisper of lavender. The dry down settles into a woody embrace of cedar and sandalwood, softened by amber, leaving a subtle, natural trail.

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