O Boticário 1996 EDT

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Ops! In Blue

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O Boticário Ops! In Blue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1996. Ops! In Blue opens with Green Notes, Fruity Notes, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Red Fruits, Tropical Fruit, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. O Boticário's Ops! In Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a trip back in time, a nostalgic hit for some, but perhaps a bit too dated for modern tastes. It's a classic for a reason, if you're into that vibe.
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  • Classic
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
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Ops! In Blue Eau de Toilette 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's versatile enough for most settings. Its fresh and fruity character makes it particularly suitable for casual daytime wear, though it might be a bit too relaxed for formal events.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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

Ops! In Blue opens with a vibrant, almost leafy green freshness, spiced up by a subtle tickle of pink pepper. As it settles, a medley of red and tropical fruits emerge, softened by the creamy, exotic sweetness of ylang-ylang. The base offers a smooth, comforting blend of soft musk, warm sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla, grounding the fruity zest with a woody embrace.

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