Perfumer's Workshop 1992 EDT

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Samba Nova

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Perfumer's Workshop Samba Nova is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1992. Samba Nova opens with Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Orange Blossom, and Rosewood, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Perfumer's Workshop's Samba Nova carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Samba Nova is a big, classic floral with a long list of white flowers over civet, sandalwood and amber. It is rich and built in the traditional style. Best for those who like full-bodied florals.
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Samba Nova 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal 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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Samba Nova opens with fruity notes, orange blossom, rosewood and green notes, a fresh and slightly tangy start. The heart is a wide bouquet of jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris, tuberose, lily of the valley and rose. The base is made of civet, sandalwood, amber, cedar and musk, giving the florals a warm, woody and slightly animalic depth. This eau de toilette is a full, traditional floral.

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