Sarah Jessica Parker 2018 EDP

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Born Lovely

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Sarah Jessica Parker Born Lovely is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Born Lovely opens with Mandarin, Peony, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Freesia, and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, and Caramel. Sarah Jessica Parker's Born Lovely carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive, affordable, and often called 'boring' or 'basic', Born Lovely is the Marmite of the celebrity fragrance world. It's a clean, fresh floral that some adore for its inoffensive quality, while others find it completely forgettable or even off-putting.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Cozy
  • Feminine
  • Soft
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Born Lovely 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
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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its light sillage and often-cited 'clean' or 'inoffensive' nature make it ideal for the office or casual daytime wear. However, its lack of projection and mild character mean it's less suited for dates or formal events where a more impactful fragrance might be desired.

About

Opening with a bright, zesty mandarin and the soft, blush fragrance of peony, Born Lovely quickly transitions into a bouquet of intoxicating white florals. Honeysuckle and freesia intertwine, leading to a subtle, powdery dry-down of comforting cedar and a whisper of caramel sweetness, softened by a clean patchouli. It's a fresh, delicate floral with a gentle woody warmth.

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