Sarah Baker Perfumes 2024 EDP

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Pastel Rumours

by Chris Maurice

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Sarah Baker Perfumes Pastel Rumours is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Chris Maurice. Pastel Rumours opens with Milk, Cereals, Cardamom, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Iris and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Sarah Baker Perfumes's Pastel Rumours carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper sweet treat, like a grown-up Fruit Loops, but be warned: some folks find it a bit too much, with whispers of cough syrup or even cumin peeking through for an unexpected twist. Very divisive, but loved by many.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Bright
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
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Pastel Rumours Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Peach27%
Milk22%
Cereals20%
Ginger17%
Cardamom14%
Heartas listed
Caramel53%
Iris47%
Baseas listed
Vanilla61%
Musk39%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet and lactonic gourmand character makes it excellent for casual wear or dates, where its inviting warmth can shine. However, the strong sweetness and potential for divisiveness among wearers mean it's less suited for formal events or an office setting.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Pastel Rumours opens with a juicy burst of ripe peach sweetened by a milky cereal accord, dusted with a hint of spicy ginger and cardamom. As it settles, a creamy blend of vanilla and rich caramel emerges, underlined by soft, powdery orris and a comforting musk that lingers on the skin.

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