Sean John 2008 EDT

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I Am King

by Karyn Khoury , Trudi Loren

Composed by IFF

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Sean John I Am King is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Karyn Khoury and Trudi Loren. I Am King opens with Orange, Cranberry, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Sea Water and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Lemon, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Sean John's I Am King carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Loved for its bright, fruity charm but infamous for its catastrophic longevity. "I Am King" is a fleeting moment of citrusy joy, leaving many wishing for a crown that actually stayed on their head longer than a few minutes.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Bright
  • Cozy
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I Am King 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, light, and fruity profile makes it ideal for casual wear and sports, while its poor longevity means it won't be offensive in an office setting, though it will quickly disappear. It's too playful and short-lived for formal events, and lacks the depth for a date unless reapplied constantly.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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

Opens with an exhilarating burst of sweet-tart cranberry and juicy tangerine, immediately establishing a vibrant, fruity energy. This quickly mellows, allowing clean sea notes and a hint of redcurrant leaf to emerge, adding a subtle aquatic freshness. The dry down is a whisper of soft woods - vetiver, sandalwood, and cedar - grounded by a light mossiness, though often disappearing before it fully develops.

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