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Love ETC

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The Body Shop Love ETC is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Love ETC opens with Bergamot, Neroli, and Pear, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. The Body Shop's Love ETC carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This discontinued gem from The Body Shop is a divisive one- a warm, sweet, and comforting vanilla-floral that some adore for its nostalgic charm and versatility, while others find it a bit too childish or even headache-inducing. A true love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent.
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  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Romantic
  • Playful
  • Warm
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Love ETC 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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and sweet, inoffensive nature make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, though some find it too sweet for formal settings. Reviewers often mention wearing it for day-to-day activities, including work and school.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Love ETC opens with a bright, juicy burst of pear and bergamot, softened immediately by a delicate whisper of neroli. As it settles, a sweet, powdery floral heart of lily of the valley, jasmine, and heliotrope emerges, leading into a warm, inviting base of creamy vanilla, soft musk, and grounding sandalwood. It’s a comforting, sweet embrace that feels both youthful and surprisingly sensual.

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