O Boticário 1997 EDP

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Ma Chérie

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O Boticário Ma Chérie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1997. Ma Chérie opens with Green Notes and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Powdery, and Sandalwood. O Boticário's Ma Chérie carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A beloved lavender-powder bomb, Ma Chérie is pure bottled nostalgia for Brazilians. It's a comforting scent, even if some find it a bit too childish or fleeting for everyday adult wear. Definitely a trip down memory lane in a bottle.
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  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Playful
  • Classic
  • Subtle
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Ma Chérie Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Green Notes50%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Musk37%
Powdery35%
Sandalwood27%

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
Also Works:
Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Given its light performance and comforting, clean accords, Ma Chérie is best suited for casual wear or as a bedtime scent. It's too subtle for formal events or dates, although its freshness could make it suitable for a light post-sport refresh.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Ma Chérie opens with a gentle burst of green notes and bright bergamot, quickly softening into a heart of pure, clean lavender. The dry down is a cosy embrace of musky powder and subtle sandalwood, creating a delicate, almost ethereal aroma. It's a soft, comforting scent that feels like a warm hug.

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