SYD Botanica
Protean Desire
Perfumer: Sydney Buffman
2023Unisex
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A unisex floral and sweet perfume by SYD Botanica, released in 2023. Looks best suited to autumn and winter.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Powdery
- Resinous
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery
ResinousWhen to wear it?
EstimateNot enough votes yet; estimated from 20 similar perfumes.
- 39%Autumn
- 38%Winter
- 17%Spring
- 6%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening33%
- Nighttime30%
- Casual19%
- Daytime10%
- Office8%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026