O Boticário 2019 Body Spray

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Quinoa

by Fabienne Coupaye

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O Boticário Quinoa is a body spray launched in 2019, created by Fabienne Coupaye. Quinoa opens with Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli, settles into a heart of Magnolia, Lilac, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Caramel. O Boticário's Quinoa carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a truly divisive scent; some find it a unique, comforting hug, while others are put off by its perceived harshness or an unexpected medicinal quality. Don't blind buy unless you love a challenging amber.
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Quinoa 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
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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage makes it acceptable for office settings if applied sparingly, but the rich, warm, and somewhat intense notes lean more towards evening wear. It shines brightest on a date or for formal events, offering a sophisticated and intimate aura.

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

  • 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

Quinoa opens with a rich, complex warmth, blending the smooth, resinous depth of amber and myrrh with the earthy spice of nutmeg. As it settles, a floral heart of magnolia and lilac peeks through, adding a soft, almost powdery touch. The dry down is a comforting embrace of creamy vanilla, tonka bean, and a hint of sweet caramel, grounded by musky sandalwood and patchouli.

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