WS-OB-2003

Linda

2003Men

white floral up front, then musky, settling into amber.

Linda by O Boticário is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Linda was launched in 2003. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bamboo; middle notes are Gardenia, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Tiare Flower, Anise, Freesia, Red Berries and Raspberry; base…

white floral musky amber sweet

Nose: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Bamboo
Heart· 2–4h
Gardenia, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Tiare Flower, Anise, Freesia, Red Berries, Raspberry
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Virginia Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

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48%

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42%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall31%Spring30%Winter23%Summer17%Day54%Night46%Wears female80%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Linda smell like?

white floral up front, then musky, settling into amber. Dominant accords: white floral, musky, amber.

What notes are in Linda?

Top: Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Bamboo. Heart: Gardenia, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Tiare Flower, Anise, Freesia, Red Berries, Raspberry. Base: Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Virginia Cedar.

How long does Linda last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Linda loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Linda best for?

Fall is the top pick (31%). Spring is second at 30%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Linda?

Day wear leads at 54%. Night is a secondary pick at 46%.

Is Linda for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 80% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Linda?

Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Released in 2003.