Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella EDC

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Opoponax

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Opoponax is a Cologne. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Opoponax carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a seriously elegant, old-world resinous scent that's divisive: some find it warm and inviting, others get a drier, more medicinal patchouli. It's not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, but those who love it, really love it.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
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Opoponax 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for occasions where you want to make an impression without overwhelming. The sophisticated resinous profile works well for dates and formal settings, though its warmth also lends itself to a classy casual feel. It's too rich for sport and perhaps a bit too distinct for a very conservative office.

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

  • 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

Opens with a surprisingly bright, almost citrusy kick, quickly revealing golden, balsamic opoponax. This resinous core is underscored by an earthy, slightly minty patchouli that keeps it from becoming too sweet. As it settles, a dry, warm musk emerges, rounding out the composition with a sophisticated, timeless feel. It's a complex dance between luminous freshness and deep, grounded warmth.

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