Sean John 2016 EDT

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Sean John

by Harry Frémont

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Sean John Sean John is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Harry Frémont. Sean John opens with Water Mint, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Angelica, Violet Leaf, Cardamom, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Sean John's Sean John carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A solid, well-rounded performer that's an easy win. It gets compared to everything from 1 Million to Armani Code, proving it's a versatile crowd-pleaser that smells more expensive than it is. Great value.
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  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
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Sean John 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its versatile yet appealing scent profile, make it suitable for various occasions. It's often highlighted as a great date night option and a strong choice for casual wear, though its sweetness might be a bit much for very formal settings.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Sean John opens with a zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, sharpened by a clean water mint and a hint of pepper. The heart introduces a smooth, warm spice from cardamom and nutmeg, underscored by a subtle, leafy violet. The dry down is a comforting embrace of sweet vanilla, soft amber, and creamy sandalwood, with a touch of coumarin adding a powdery sweetness.

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