Viktor&Rolf 2009 EDT

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Eau Mega

by Olivier Polge , Carlos Benaïm

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Viktor&Rolf Eau Mega is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Olivier Polge and Carlos Benaïm. Eau Mega opens with Lemon, Violet Leaf, Pear, and Basil, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Viktor&Rolf's Eau Mega carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Mega by Viktor&Rolf is a seriously divisive aquatic floral. Some hail it as a fresh, juicy masterpiece, others dismiss it as a generic, watery mess or even a 'melonbomb'. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test this one on skin first, ideally before that pear note turns into something nasty.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Bright
  • Cozy
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Eau Mega Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear25%
Rain20%
Violet Leaf20%
Lemon18%
Basil17%
Heartas listed
Peony55%
Jasmine45%
Baseas listed
Musk54%
Sandalwood46%

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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle sillage makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though its linearity might bore some. While some reviews suggest it's good for romantic occasions due to its clean and 'dreamy' feel, it's generally considered less appropriate for formal events, lacking the necessary gravitas.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opening with a juicy burst of aquatic pear and sharp lemon, underpinned by a herbaceous hint of basil and green violet leaf. The heart unfolds into a fresh, dewy floral blend of jasmine and peony, before settling into a soft, clean base of sandalwood and musk. The overall impression is one of watery fruit and subdued freshness, though for some, it leans heavily into a synthetic melon accord that dominates the entire composition.

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