Sora Dora 2023 EDT

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Mallow

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Sora Dora Mallow is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023. Mallow opens with Pink Pepper, Vanilla, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Violet. Sora Dora's Mallow carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Mallow is a polarising violet bomb that oscillates between sugary sweet and sickly plastic. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a dedicated fanbase who adore its playful, candied nature, but also strong detractors who find it cheap and artificial - a true Marmite fragrance.
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  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Feminine
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Mallow 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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its beast-mode performance and strong, sweet sillage, Mallow is too assertive for most office environments. It shines in casual and date settings where its playful, attention-grabbing nature can be appreciated without overwhelming. It's less suited for formal events or sport due to its intense sweetness and projection.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • 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

Mallow kicks off with a spirited burst of raspberry and a hint of pink pepper, quickly ushering in a sweet, powdery deluge. Heliotrope and almond blend with orange blossom, creating a fluffy, almost marshmallow-like core, while the violet takes centre stage, lending a distinctive candied floral character. This settles into a warm, musky amber base, maintaining its sugary, powdery identity throughout.

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