O Boticário 1988 EDT

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Connexion

by Olivier Paget

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O Boticário Connexion is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988, created by Olivier Paget. Connexion opens with Bergamot and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Caraway, Spicy Notes, Amber, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. O Boticário's Connexion carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Connexion by O Boticário is a classic 'love it or hate it' scent that leans traditional and mature. Expect a powerful opening and a dry, earthy character that's definitely not for everyone, but highly respected by those who appreciate its old-school charm.
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Connexion Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot54%
Tangerine46%
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes25%
Amber20%
Tarragon19%
Geranium19%
Caraway17%
Baseas listed
Patchouli52%
Oakmoss48%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and mature, earthy accords make it a tricky fit for office wear without moderation, though some find it suitable for a formal, commanding presence. While too intense for sport, its warmth and depth are well-suited for cooler evenings or formal events. Reviewers often mention wearing it for special occasions rather than daily casual use.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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

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

Opens with an intriguing bitter citrus edge from bergamot and tangerine before settling into a robust heart of spicy caraway, geranium, and tarragon, underscored by a warm amber. The dry-down delivers a seriously earthy and mossy punch, dominated by deep patchouli and oakmoss for a truly vintage vibe that's unapologetically masculine and dry.

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