O Boticário 2018 EDP

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Coffee Duo Woman

by Natasha Côté

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O Boticário Coffee Duo Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Natasha Côté. Coffee Duo Woman opens with Fruity Notes, Bergamot, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Milk, Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Benzoin. O Boticário's Coffee Duo Woman carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This Boticário release is a proper enigma; a creamy, lactonic coffee dream to some, a headache-inducing, powdery nightmare to others. Definitely sniff before you commit because this one's divisive.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Gourmand
Coffee Duo Woman 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:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, particularly its warm spiciness and lactonic accords, this scent isn't ideal for a professional office setting. It shines on dates and casual outings where its unique blend can be appreciated, especially in cooler weather, but it's too potent for sport.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Coffee Duo Woman opens with a surprising fresh hint of lavender, quickly enveloped by creamy milk and a soft, sweet fruitiness. The heart reveals a warm coffee note, elegantly blended with delicate florals like jasmine and orchid, preventing it from becoming overly gourmand. As it dries, a backbone of smooth sandalwood and earthy patchouli emerges, underpinned by a warm, resinous benzoin and a whisper of musk, giving it a comforting, milky depth with a slightly masculine twist.

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