Rihanna 2016 EDP

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Crush

by Natasha Côté

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Rihanna Crush is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Natasha Côté. Crush opens with Mandarin, Bergamot, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Red Fruits, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Patchouli. Rihanna's Crush carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Divisive, intriguing, and surprisingly complex for a celebrity scent, Crush is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Some find it a clean, uplifting floral, while others can't get past an odd 'pencil shavings' or 'bug spray' opening. Proceed with caution, but it's often a bargain.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Crush Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot43%
Mandarin34%
Pink Pepper23%
Heartas listed
Ylang-Ylang42%
Red Fruits34%
Rose24%
Baseas listed
Musk44%
Cedar29%
Patchouli27%

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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

With moderate longevity and sillage, Crush is versatile enough for daily wear. Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for the office or casual outings, though some find it a bit too 'perfumey' for formal events.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Crush opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, sharpened by a touch of pink pepper. This vibrant start soon blossoms into a rich floral heart, where red berries add a sweet juiciness to the creamy, exotic ylang-ylang and classic rose. The dry down is a warm embrace of soft musk, grounding cedar, and a hint of earthy patchouli, leaving a clean yet sensual trail.

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