Paul Smith 2005 EDP

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Paul Smith Floral

by Laurent Bruyère

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Paul Smith Paul Smith Floral is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Laurent Bruyère. Paul Smith Floral opens with Water Lily, Orange, Grapefruit, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Magnolia, Osmanthus, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Tonka Bean. Paul Smith's Paul Smith Floral carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Paul Smith Floral is a mixed bag, a lively citrus-ginger sparkler that sometimes struggles to live up to its name. It's a fresh, summery hit for many, but others find the 'floral' part goes missing, leaving them with an unexpected spice rack or just a generic scent. Plus, that bottle's a right pain.
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  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Paul Smith Floral 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a fresh and clean character, make it suitable for office and casual daytime wear, as many users attested. It's less ideal for dates or formal events where something more impactful or sophisticated might be preferred.

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

  • Limonene from Orange
  • 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

This scent kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of grapefruit and orange, sharpened by a surprisingly prominent ginger note. As it settles, a soft floral heart of magnolia and orchid emerges, though some find these delicate blooms overshadowed. The dry down is a warm, comforting blend of creamy tonka bean, musk, and subtle woody undertones, making for a pleasant, everyday finish.

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