O Boticário 2021 EDP

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The Blend Cardamom

by Nathalie Lorson

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O Boticário The Blend Cardamom is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Nathalie Lorson. The Blend Cardamom opens with Bergamot, Pepper, Cardamom, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Allspice, Turmeric, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Amberwood. O Boticário's The Blend Cardamom carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. It's either an absolute masterpiece, a stunning green cardamom with amazing performance, or a generic 'blue shower gel' that vanishes before you can even smell it. There's no middle ground here, so prepare for a gamble.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Confident
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The Blend Cardamom 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its versatility is a key feature, making it suitable for almost any occasion, from casual wear to formal events. While some find its projection strong enough for a night out, the aromatic and woody notes also make it a decent choice for an office setting if applied lightly.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated O Boticário says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Opening with a potent blast of green cardamom, backed by a spicy ginger and black pepper kick. Soon, a vibrant leafy turmeric and violet leaf heart emerges, grounded by resinous labdanum. The dry down settles into a masculine woody base of cedar and oakmoss, with a hint of warm amberwood and earthy patchouli. It's a complex journey from fresh spice to deep woods.

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Where to buy

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