Tom Daxon 2013 EDP

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Cologne Absolute

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Tom Daxon Cologne Absolute is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Cologne Absolute opens with Petitgrain, Neroli, Violet Leaf, and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Tom Daxon's Cologne Absolute carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Tom Daxon's Cologne Absolute is a divisive floral-green affair. Some find it a fresh, sophisticated take on a classic, while others are put off by its green intensity and pronounced white floral femininity. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that stands out.
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  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
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Cologne Absolute 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean character make it acceptable for office wear, though some might find the white florals a bit too prominent. It's best suited for casual day wear due to its invigorating nature, but its understated elegance could work for certain date settings. The reviews indicate it's not a powerhouse, so it won't overwhelm in closer quarters.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

About

It opens with a punchy, verdant blast of violet leaf and petitgrain, sharpened by the anise-like kick of tarragon, giving a distinctly herbaceous and slightly bitter edge. This green wave soon makes way for a heart dominated by delicate lily of the valley and indolic jasmine, lending a clean, soapy white floral core. The dry down introduces a subtle earthiness with patchouli and the woody, slightly smoky depth of cypriol, grounding the earlier freshness with sophisticated appeal.

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