Vertus 2016 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Eau de Cyan

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Vertus Eau de Cyan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Eau de Cyan opens with Sea Water, Cypress, Galbanum, and Sage, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Gardenia, and Seaweed, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Vertus's Eau de Cyan carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Prepare yourself for a deep dive; Eau de Cyan is a bold, realistic marine scent that divides opinion. It's not a gentle sea breeze, but a full-throttle plunge into the ocean's depths, seaweed and all. Definitely sample before you commit to this intense aquatic experience.
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  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Calm
  • Luxurious
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Eau de Cyan 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection, frequently described as 'excessive' and 'in your face', make it too imposing for most office environments or formal events. However, its fresh, aquatic nature is well-suited for casual wear, warm days, and potentially sports, though its intensity might still be too much for high activity.

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 Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

This opens with a powerful, almost bracing blast of sea-drenched cypress and an earthy greenness from galbanum, immediately transporting you to a wild coast. As it evolves, the heart reveals fresh white florals, particularly jasmine and gardenia, alongside a distinct, salty seaweed note that many find incredibly realistic. The dry down settles into a mossy, amber base with a clean musk, retaining an airy, woody aquatic character that lingers for ages.

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