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West Indian Limes

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Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes is a Cologne launched in 1876. West Indian Limes opens with Lemon, Orange, and Lime, settles into a heart of Fruity Notes, Orange Blossom, Rose, and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss. Truefitt & Hill's West Indian Limes carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one is a divisive lime bomb. Some people love its potent, zingy realism, praising it as a superior vintage lime. Others find it synthetic, too sweet, and wish it stuck around longer. If you're after a singular, powerful hit of lime, this might be your jam, but temper your expectations regarding subtlety and longevity.
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West Indian Limes Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lime40%
Lemon37%
Orange23%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom33%
Fruity Notes23%
Lilac23%
Rose21%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss100%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its bold, zesty lime character and mixed performance reviews - some find it strong, others fleeting - make it best suited for casual wear and outdoor activities. It might be too intense and potentially distracting for an office environment, and perhaps a touch too informal for a strict formal event.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA (WATER), POLYSORBATE 20, LIMONENE, PARFUM, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, BENZOIC ACID, CITRAL, LINALOOL, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, CITRONELLOL, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 42090 (BLUE 1), CI 14700 (RED 4)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Truefitt & Hill's West Indian Limes bursts forth with an unapologetic, intensely zesty accord of lime, lemon, and orange, reminiscent of a crisp, sparkling soda. This initial citrus shock gradually mellows, revealing a whisper of delicate white florals like orange blossom and lilac, adding a touch of classic refinement. The journey concludes with a subtle, earthy oakmoss, providing a dry, grounding counterpoint to the vibrant opening.

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