Perfumer's Workshop 1987 EDT

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Samba

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Perfumer's Workshop Samba is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1987. Perfumer's Workshop's Samba carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Samba is a divisive blast from the past, either loved for its nostalgic, playful charm or dismissed as a synthetic headache. It's an unapologetic 80s fruity-floral that takes no prisoners.
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  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Powdery
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Samba 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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate sillage and longevity, combined with its distinct, sometimes overpowering, fruity-floral character, make it a bit much for a conservative office. However, its 'party scent' reputation and youthful vibe make it ideal for casual outings and dates, particularly in 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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Samba bursts forth with a vibrant, almost bubblegum-like fruitiness from the orange and mandarin, quickly intertwining with the bright, slightly sweet freshness of freesia and neroli. As it settles, a prominent oakmoss note emerges, lending an earthy, almost chypre-like depth, balanced by the subtle creaminess of lily, creating a complex and ever-evolving scent journey.

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