Ted Baker 2008 EDT

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X2O Extraordinary for Women

by Sophie Labbé

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Ted Baker X2O Extraordinary for Women is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Sophie Labbé. X2O Extraordinary for Women opens with Grapefruit and Star Anise, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Magnolia, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Ted Baker's X2O Extraordinary for Women carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive cheapie: a light, fruity floral that some swear by as an everyday gem, while others find it generic, fleeting, and a bit 'grocery aisle'. Skin chemistry seems to make or break X2O.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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X2O Extraordinary for Women Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit67%
Star Anise33%
Heartas listed
Plum38%
Magnolia32%
Water Lily29%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes57%
Musk43%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its light, fresh, and often subtle projection makes it ideal for casual wear and office settings where stronger scents might be unwelcome. Poor longevity, frequently mentioned in reviews, makes it less suitable for formal events or longer dates where reapplication might be awkward.

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

  • 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

X2O Extraordinary opens with a lively, zesty grapefruit tempered by a subtle hint of star anise. This quickly evolves into a delicate floral heart where dewy water lily and soft magnolia mingle with a juicy, slightly sweet plum. The drydown settles into a gentle, clean musk with soft woody undertones that avoid becoming too masculine, leaving a light, fresh impression.

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