The Body Shop 2002 EDT

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Kistna

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The Body Shop Kistna is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002. Kistna opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Geranium, Thyme, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, and Moss. The Body Shop's Kistna carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Kistna by The Body Shop is a divisive, citrus-forward EDT. Some rave about its fresh, invigorating scent, while others dismiss it as generic and fleeting. It's an affordable burst of summer joy, but don't expect it to stick around for long.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Uplifting
  • Cozy
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Kistna 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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its fresh, uplifting notes, make it an ideal choice for casual outings, daytime wear, and sport. While it's generally too subtle for formal events or a date, its clean profile makes it acceptable for a non-intrusive office scent.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

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
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Kistna opens with an energetic explosion of zesty bergamot, orange, and grapefruit, instantly transporting you to sun-drenched orchards. As the bright citrus mellows, a verdant heart of herbaceous basil, aromatic thyme, and crisp geranium emerges, adding a clean, slightly spicy greenness. The drydown settles into a subtle base of earthy patchouli, damp moss, and woody cedar, grounding the composition with a soft, natural finish.

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