Obvious 2025 EDT

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Dulce de Leche

by Meabh McCurtin

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Obvious Dulce de Leche is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Meabh McCurtin. Dulce de Leche opens with Pepper, Cardamom, and Hazelnut, settles into a heart of Dulce de Leche, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Vanilla. Obvious's Dulce de Leche carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive and intriguing, Dulce de Leche is either a warm, milky gourmand delight or a waxy, synthetic mess. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so sample first. Don't expect a powerhouse, but rather a subtle, skin-scent experience.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Dulce de Leche 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:
Fall

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Given its moderate projection and sweet, woody gourmand profile, this scent is ideal for casual wear where it can be appreciated up close without overwhelming. Its subtle nature means it's acceptable for an office setting, but the gourmand sweetness might be less fitting for highly formal occasions.

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

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

About

Opening with a subtle kick of pepper alongside toasted hazelnut and cardamom, this scent quickly settles into a creamy, sweet heart of dulce de leche. Expect a warm, lactonic embrace, grounded by a gentle woody base of sandalwood and guaiac wood, softened by a whisper of vanilla. It's a gourmand without being cloyingly sweet, more of a comforting dessert than a sugary bomb.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September

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