Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella 2005 EDC

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Citta di Kyoto

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Citta di Kyoto is a Cologne launched in 2005. Citta di Kyoto opens with Hawthorn, Hyacinth, Bergamot, and Orange, settles into a heart of Birch, Cypress, Iris, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Ebony, Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Amber. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Citta di Kyoto carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a quiet but captivating scent that splits opinion. Some find it a beautifully complex, meditative experience, others feel it lacks punch and direction, calling it 'indecisive' and 'too safe'.
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  • Subtle
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
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Citta di Kyoto 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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its understated and clean profile, make it suitable for office and casual wear. The subtle incense and woody depth could work for a date, but its lack of overt projection means it won't dominate a formal setting. It's too delicate for active sport.

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
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • 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

About

Citta di Kyoto opens with a delicate, almost airy freshness from bergamot and hyacinth, soon giving way to a more complex heart. Iris takes centre stage, lending a refined, powdery quality, while hints of cypress and birch provide a subtle green woodiness. As it settles, a dry, elegant incense emerges, weaving with soft sandalwood and a touch of vanilla, creating a serene, gently smoky aura.

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