Yves Rocher 1981 EDP

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Desir de Nature

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Yves Rocher Desir de Nature is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1981. Desir de Nature opens with Mandarin and Mint, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss and Juniper. Yves Rocher's Desir de Nature carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive, nostalgic, and plagued by reformulation woes, Desir de Nature tries to be a fresh green floral but often disappoints with its perceived weakness or outright unpleasantness in newer iterations. The original, however, is fondly remembered.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Subtle
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Desir de Nature Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mint54%
Mandarin46%
Heartas listed
Lily of the Valley100%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss57%
Juniper43%

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 Sport

Its light, fresh character and often moderate projection make it suitable for casual wear and daily office use, though some find it too subtle for formal events or dates. The 'cooling' and 'refreshing' elements also make it ideal for sport or hot days.

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

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

A crisp, green floral where bright mandarin and cool mint introduce a heart of dewy lily of the valley. The base settles into an earthy, mossy blend of juniper and oakmoss, aiming for the verdant freshness of a spring morning stroll. Some find it sweet and mellow, others intensely green, while some describe it as clean and shampoo-like.

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