Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella 2012 EDC

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Alba di Seoul

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul is a Cologne launched in 2012. Alba di Seoul opens with Bergamot and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Alba di Seoul carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag. Some call it an elegant, modern green scent; others find it generic, fleeting, or just plain offensive. Try before you buy, as 'clean and fresh' clearly means different things to different noses.
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  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
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Alba di Seoul Cologne 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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and clean character, make it suitable for casual wear and the office. However, some find it too light for formal events and it lacks the punch for a date night, while the green freshness suits daytime and warmer weather.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

About

Alba di Seoul kicks off with a bright, sharp bergamot cut with the warm spice of nutmeg. The heart unfurls to a cool, misty violet leaf, paired with green jasmine and a metallic lavender that steers clear of the barbershop. As it settles, a clean cedar and patchouli emerge, grounded by soft musk and amber, creating a serene, almost architectural woody-green base.

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