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Ananya Perfume Oil

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The Body Shop Ananya Perfume Oil is a perfume oil. Ananya Perfume Oil opens with Bergamot, Violet, Melon, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. The Body Shop's Ananya Perfume Oil carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Ananya is a tropical powerhouse, a love-it-or-hate-it scent from the 90s that still packs a punch. It's bold, long-lasting, and unapologetically floral, making a statement wherever you go.
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  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Ananya Perfume Oil Perfume Oil 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and long-lasting nature, Ananya is best suited for occasions where it can make a statement without being overwhelming. It's too potent for sport and might be too much for an intimate office setting, but shines on dates, formal events, or even casual wear if applied lightly.

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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Oct 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark
Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Ananya opens with a burst of juicy peach and melon, softened by a whisper of bergamot and a creamy coconut undertone. The heart blossoms into a rich, heady bouquet of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, giving it an opulent, almost waxy floral intensity. As it settles, a warm, sensual base of sandalwood, vanilla, and musk emerges, grounding the tropical exuberance with a smooth, lingering embrace.

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