Ulric de Varens 2008 EDP

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Mini Love

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Ulric de Varens Mini Love is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008. Mini Love opens with Raspberry, Cranberry, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Cherry Blossom, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Grapefruit and Sandalwood. Ulric de Varens's Mini Love carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This affordable gem is a divisive little number. Some find it a charming, airy floral that punches above its weight, while others dismiss it as fleeting and boozy. It's an easy reach for a light, uncomplicated scent.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
  • Subtle
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Mini Love 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
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 Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh, clean character, make it suitable for casual wear and everyday activities, including sport. It's light enough for an office setting, but might be too understated for formal events or a special date.

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

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

Mini Love opens with a zesty burst of tangerine and cranberry, quickly joined by the delicate freshness of cherry blossom and cyclamen. As it settles, a soft, powdery musk emerges, underpinned by a subtle, creamy sandalwood, creating an impression of clean, airy florals with a gentle, fruity touch that some compare to a 'just showered' feel.

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