O Boticário 2016 Body Spray

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Limão & Patchouli

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O Boticário Limão & Patchouli is a body spray launched in 2016. Limão & Patchouli opens with Lemon, Lime, Sage, and Chamomile, settles into a heart of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Lily of the Valley, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. O Boticário's Limão & Patchouli carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive hit-or-miss: some love its quirky, fresh take on patchouli, others find it a bit too odd. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Limão & Patchouli Body Spray 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its weak longevity and moderate sillage mean it is unlikely to offend in office settings, while its fresh, citrusy character makes it excellent for casual day wear and even sport. The unusual spicy-floral heart might be a bit too quirky for formal events or intimate date nights.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • 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

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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

Limão & Patchouli kicks off with a zesty, bright burst of lemon and lime, tempered by the herbal calm of sage and chamomile. It then dips into an unusual heart where geranium and lily of the valley intertwine with a spicy hint of cinnamon and clove. The dry down is a grounding blend of earthy patchouli, woody cedar, and a soft musk, creating a surprisingly clean finish.

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