The Retreat 2026 EDT

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Second Skin

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The Retreat Second Skin is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026. Second Skin opens with Bergamot, Rose, and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Amber, Pepper, Nutmeg, and Cumin, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. The Retreat's Second Skin carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a clean, effortlessly luxurious scent that lives up to its name. Universally adored, it's the kind of fragrance that feels like 'you, but better', elevating any moment with its refined intimacy.
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  • Confident
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
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Second Skin 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Its soft, skin-like presence makes it ideal for office, casual, and even intimate date settings without being overwhelming. While it projects an elegant image, its subtle nature might be less impactful for truly formal events, and it's certainly not a sport scent.

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

  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Certified by PETA Beauty Without Bunnies · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 PETA Beauty Without Bunnies certification mark
  • Vegan Certified by PETA Beauty Without Bunnies · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 PETA vegan certification mark

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Second Skin opens with a fresh and slightly spicy pop of bergamot, softened immediately by delicate rose and jasmine. As it settles, a warm, slightly animalic amber emerges, spiced with a hint of pepper, nutmeg, and cumin, giving it a sophisticated depth. The dry down is a comforting embrace of musky vetiver and earthy oakmoss, creating a refined, skin-like aroma that feels both intimate and lasting.

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