The Body Shop 2023 EDT

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Blue Musk Zest

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The Body Shop Blue Musk Zest is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023. The Body Shop's Blue Musk Zest carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive one, this. Some find it a clean, uplifting citrus dream, while others get nothing but lemon car air freshener. It's a light, refreshing summer scent, but don't expect it to turn heads or last all day.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Energetic
  • Subtle
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Blue Musk Zest 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and clean character, make it ideal for casual wear, sports, and the office where something inoffensive is preferred. It's too light for formal events and lacks the seductive punch for dates.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil from Lemongrass
  • Lemongrass Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil from Lemongrass
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

Blue Musk Zest opens with an invigorating burst of zesty lemon and grapefruit, brightened by the green, aromatic lift of lemongrass. This initial freshness is gently sweetened by a hint of orange and a subtle, rosy touch of geranium before settling into a soft, sheer white musk. It's a scent that evokes clean, just-showered skin or a sun-drenched beach holiday.

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