State of Mind 2017 EDP

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Creative Inspiration

by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

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State of Mind Creative Inspiration is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. Creative Inspiration opens with Oolong Tea, Bergamot, and Iris, settles into a heart of Chili, Rice, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Licorice. State of Mind's Creative Inspiration carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Creative Inspiration is a quiet charmer, a soft iris-tea moment that whispers rather than shouts. It's divisive only on performance, with many wishing its delicate beauty lasted longer.
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  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
  • Cozy
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Creative Inspiration 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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and soft, elegant profile make it an excellent choice for office wear, where it won't overpower. It's also suitable for casual and intimate date settings, though its understated nature might be lost in very formal or active environments.

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

  • 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

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 the delicate dance of oolong tea and bright bergamot, softened by a powdery iris that lends a gentle, almost violet-like touch. The heart introduces an intriguing warmth with a subtle chilli spice and a creamy rice note, woven through with jasmine. The dry down is a comforting blend of soft musk and sandalwood, with just a hint of sweet, earthy liquorice providing depth.

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