Sarah Jessica Parker 2024 EDP

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A Lovely Summer

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Sarah Jessica Parker A Lovely Summer is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. A Lovely Summer opens with Musk, Bergamot, Cardamom, and Ambrette, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Jasmine, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Skin Musk. Sarah Jessica Parker's A Lovely Summer carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Don't let the name or bottle fool you- this isn't your typical summer aquatic. SJP's "A Lovely Summer" is a surprisingly complex, musky, and spicy scent that evokes nostalgia for some and confusion for others. It's a divisive trip down memory lane.
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  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
A Lovely Summer Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes36%

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

This is a soft, skin-like musk that's not overpowering, making it suitable for casual wear and even the office. Its intimate nature also lends itself well to date nights, though its subtle projection keeps it from being a formal showstopper.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

About

A complex musk, this fragrance opens with an intriguing blend of warm cardamom and clean ambrette, softened by a touch of bergamot. The heart unfolds with a gentle spiciness intertwined with the creamy, exotic sweetness of frangipani and delicate jasmine. It settles into a comforting, skin-like embrace of amber, sandalwood, and a lingering, intimate skin musk.

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Where to buy

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