Scotch & Soda 2012 EDT

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Barfly

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Scotch & Soda Barfly is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. Barfly opens with Anise, Lemon, Orange, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Incense. Scotch & Soda's Barfly carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive scent, Barfly swings between being a generic woody-citrus blend for some and an under-the-radar gem for others. It's safe, wearable, and for many, a comforting, signature-worthy aroma.
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Barfly Eau de Toilette 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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

With moderate longevity and sillage, Barfly is versatile for casual wear and suitable for the office. Its comforting, non-intrusive nature makes it less ideal for formal events or intense sports.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Barfly opens with a lively, spiced citrus burst from lemon, orange, and cardamom, sharpened by a hint of anise. The heart introduces a smooth, woody blend of cedar and sandalwood, softened by floral whispers of iris and jasmine, and a clean, aromatic touch of lavender. It settles into a warm, inviting base of creamy vanilla, soft musk, and a subtle, smoky hint of incense, lending a cozy, enveloping finish.

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