Sarah Baker Perfumes 2019 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Rules of Attraction

by Miguel Matos

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Sarah Baker Perfumes Rules of Attraction is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Miguel Matos. Rules of Attraction opens with Grapefruit, Cumin, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Neroli, Jasmine, Iris, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Leather, and Animalic. Sarah Baker Perfumes's Rules of Attraction carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a battleground. Some worship its skanky, high-end sensuality, a fearless nod to vintage glam, while others find it a scrubber, a vile assault of cumin and urinal cake. If you're after a polite floral, look elsewhere; this is for those who dare.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Playful
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Rules of Attraction Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting, animalic and white floral profile make it unsuitable for offices or casual daytime wear. It truly shines for evening dates or formal events where its daring and sensual nature can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

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

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

Rules of Attraction opens with a sharp, bright aldehyde and a surprising kick of cumin alongside a hint of grapefruit. It quickly plunges into a heady bouquet of indolic white florals - tuberose, jasmine, gardenia and neroli - softened by a powdery iris. The unapologetic base of civet, animalic notes, and leather provides a dirty, musky counterpoint, balanced by warm vanilla and wood.

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