The Body Shop 2002 EDT

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Arber

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The Body Shop Arber is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002. Arber opens with Orange, Lime, and Geranium, settles into a heart of Coriander, Watermelon, and Mint, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Tonka Bean. The Body Shop's Arber carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A reliable, inoffensive choice for an everyday scent, Arber is an easy wear that's not going to set the world on fire but gets the job done. It's a clean, simple fragrance with an updated barbershop vibe, perfect for those who prefer understated masculinity.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Subtle
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Arber Eau de Toilette 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its clean, fresh profile, make it highly suitable for casual and office wear. While it's generally too understated for formal events, its approachable nature means it works for daytime dates or light exercise.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Limonene from Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

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About

Arber opens with a bright, zesty burst of orange and lime, quickly followed by the fresh, green lift of geranium. The heart introduces a surprising watery sweetness from watermelon, balanced by the herbal warmth of coriander and a cool hint of mint. It eventually settles into a smooth, woody base of creamy sandalwood and earthy vetiver, with a subtle, warm sweetness from tonka bean.

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