The Beautiful Mind Series 2010 EDP

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Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy

by Geza Schoen

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The Beautiful Mind Series Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Geza Schoen. Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Magnolia, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Rose, Osmanthus, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Cashmeran. The Beautiful Mind Series's Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. While some rave about its unique charm and intimate appeal, others are utterly baffled, sensing a synthetic 'window cleaner' vibe or a fleeting magic act that vanishes too soon. Definitely one to try before you buy, unless you fancy a gamble.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Sensual
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Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle projection makes it a safe bet for the office or casual day wear. While some find it intimate and sexy for a date, its lack of strong sillage prevents it from being a formal showstopper.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

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 a zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, sharpened by a hint of pink pepper that keeps things lively. It quickly softens into a vibrant floral heart where magnolia and freesia mingle with the tropical warmth of tiare and osmanthus. The drydown settles into a comforting, musky blend of cashmeran and sandalwood, with a touch of cedar for a clean, woody finish.

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