What We Do Is Secret 2018 EDP

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Hossegor

by Mackenzie Reilly

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What We Do Is Secret Hossegor is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Mackenzie Reilly. Hossegor opens with Salt, Mastic, Pepper, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Solar Notes, Iris, Frankincense, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Sea Water, Woody Notes, Musk, and Vetiver. What We Do Is Secret's Hossegor carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This isn't your average aquatic; it's a unique coastal journey that's surprisingly good, despite some finding it a bit too subtle. It nails the brief of a serene, windswept shoreline, delivering a nuanced marine experience rather than a synthetic splash.
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Hossegor Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate performance and fresh, natural aroma make it ideal for casual wear, especially during the day. While some find it subtle, this characteristic also allows it to be suitable for office environments without being overpowering.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Hossegor opens with a bracing gust of salty air, sharpened by peppery juniper and the green, resinous mastic. This quickly deepens into a sun-drenched heart, where warm solar notes mingle with earthy iris and the spiritual lift of frankincense and clary sage. The dry down is a woody, oceanic embrace, with evocative sea water notes grounded by vetiver, musk, and the lingering, salty warmth of ambergris and ambroxan.

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