State of Mind 2017 EDP

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Natural Elegance

by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

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State of Mind Natural Elegance is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. Natural Elegance opens with Apricot, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Osmanthus, and Ambroxan, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. State of Mind's Natural Elegance carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A truly elegant, natural-smelling chypre that's a sophisticated crowd-pleaser for some, while others find it a bit too musty or just not worth the price. It's a divisive one, but when it clicks, it *really* clicks.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Natural Elegance Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apricot52%
Heartas listed
Osmanthus39%
Jasmine38%
Ambroxan23%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss67%
Patchouli33%

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 Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate performance and refined, clean profile make it excellent for office wear and casual outings. While elegant, it's not quite bold enough for formal events, and its subtle nature makes it less ideal for an attention-grabbing date or sport.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Natural Elegance opens with a ripe, sunny apricot note, quickly joined by the delicate, suede-like aroma of osmanthus and creamy jasmine. Ambroxan lends a modern, airy lift to the floral heart. As it settles, a classic chypre base emerges, with earthy patchouli and green, slightly bitter oakmoss providing a grounded, refined finish. It's a scent that feels both fresh and nostalgic, like a perfect spring day.

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