O Boticário 2002 EDP

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Egeo

by Thierry Bessard

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O Boticário Egeo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Thierry Bessard. Egeo opens with Bergamot, Galbanum, and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Cedar, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. O Boticário's Egeo carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its sweet lavender and vanilla, others absolutely despise its potent, cloying warmth. Expect a strong reaction, one way or another.
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Egeo 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 Fall Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its intensity and sweetness make it unsuitable for the office or sport. The bold, warm character is best suited for an intimate date night in cooler conditions, as many reviewers highlight its potent projection and overwhelming nature in warmer weather.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Egeo kicks off with an unusual herbal bitterness from wormwood and galbanum, quickly softened by a whisper of bergamot. The heart blooms into a creamy aromatic fusion of lavender and geranium, underlined by dry woody notes and a rich, almost edible tonka bean. It settles down into a deeply comforting base where smooth sandalwood, animalic musk, and warm amber are drenched in a generous, sweet vanilla, creating a dense, inviting hug of a scent.

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