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Demeter Suntan Lotion
Demeter

Suntan Lotion

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Woody
Musky
EDC · unisex

Demeter is known for its library of straightforward, single-note fragrances that prioritize clarity and wearability over complexity. The house has built a reputation on delivering accessible scents that smell like what they claim to be, without pretension or heavy composition.

Suntan Lotion opens with bright bergamot and mandarin orange layered against coconut blossom and a hint of cinnamon, creating an immediate tropical sweetness with a subtle spice. The heart develops through creamy white florals, primarily orange blossom and tiare, with jasmine and red poppy adding depth and a touch of green freshness. The base settles into a soft musk and sandalwood foundation, grounded by lily and orchid, with a whisper of tea adding subtle dryness to prevent the composition from becoming cloying. The overall effect is a warm, creamy-citrus scent with soapy, animalic undertones that feel nostalgic and summery.

This is ideal for anyone seeking a cheerful, uncomplicated fragrance that evokes beachy vacation vibes without veering into heavy gourmand territory. It works well as a casual daytime scent or layering fragrance, particularly for those who appreciate the Demeter philosophy of honest, linear scent profiles. The Heirloom, The Raconteur, and The Romantic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
90%
Floral
100%
Jasmine
70%
White Floral
100%
Woody
35%
Musky
50%
Warm Spicy
15%
Spicy
15%
Sweet
30%
Creamy
50%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
bergamot
bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
cinnamon
cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
coconut blossom
coconut blossom
lily
lily
Grand, creamy, and slightly spicy, Oriental lily (Stargazer, Casablanca) is one of the most powerful natural flowers, with a heady, complex sweetness that fills a room. White lily is softer and more transparent. Both add drama and elegance to floral compositions, though they require careful handling to avoid becoming oppressive.
mandarin orange
mandarin orange
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
amalfi lemon
amalfi lemon
Grown on the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, Amalfi lemons are unusually large and fragrant with a particularly sweet, aromatic rind and minimal bitterness. In perfumery they represent the idealized Italian lemon experience: luminous, floral-citrus, and vivid. The benchmark for high-quality lemon notes in classic Mediterranean fragrances.
jasmine
jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
orange blossom
orange blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
red poppy
red poppy
tiare flower
tiare flower
The soul of Polynesia in perfumery, tiare (Tahitian gardenia) is creamy, white-floral, and intensely tropical with a coconut-adjacent creaminess and the sheer sweetness of paradise. It's the key note in monoi oil, the traditional Polynesian beauty oil. A fragrance featuring tiare immediately evokes warm Pacific waters.
Base · 3–12 hrs
lily
lily
Grand, creamy, and slightly spicy, Oriental lily (Stargazer, Casablanca) is one of the most powerful natural flowers, with a heady, complex sweetness that fills a room. White lily is softer and more transparent. Both add drama and elegance to floral compositions, though they require careful handling to avoid becoming oppressive.
musk
musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
orchid
orchid
Exotic, slightly sweet, and airy, 'orchid' in perfumery is usually a constructed accord rather than a direct extract, designed to evoke the flower's mysterious tropical beauty. Depending on the perfumer, it can read as vanilla-like and warm or cool and green. A note that suggests luxury and rarity.
sandalwood
sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
tea
tea
Green tea is cool, slightly astringent, and clean; black tea is earthier and slightly smoky. Both add a contemplative, refined quality to fragrances, the scent equivalent of a quiet afternoon. Tea notes bridge the gap between fresh and woody families and are a staple of minimalist, understated compositions.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match90% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh90%Floral100%Jasmine70%White Floral100%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDC

Demeter Suntan Lotion— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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What does Demeter Suntan Lotion smell like? +
Demeter is known for its library of straightforward, single-note fragrances that prioritize clarity and wearability over complexity. The house has built a reputation on delivering accessible scents that smell like what they claim to be, without pretension or heavy composition. Suntan Lotion opens with bright bergamot and mandarin orange layered against coconut blossom and a hint of cinnamon, creating an immediate tropical sweetness with a subtle spice. The heart develops through creamy white florals, primarily orange blossom and tiare, with jasmine and red poppy adding depth and a touch of green freshness. The base settles into a soft musk and sandalwood foundation, grounded by lily and orchid, with a whisper of tea adding subtle dryness to prevent the composition from becoming cloying. The overall effect is a warm, creamy-citrus scent with soapy, animalic undertones that feel nostalgic and summery. This is ideal for anyone seeking a cheerful, uncomplicated fragrance that evokes beachy vacation vibes without veering into heavy gourmand territory. It works well as a casual daytime scent or layering fragrance, particularly for those who appreciate the Demeter philosophy of honest, linear scent profiles. The Heirloom, The Raconteur, and The Romantic.
What are the notes in Demeter Suntan Lotion? +
Top: bergamot, cinnamon, coconut blossom, lily, mandarin orange. Heart: amalfi lemon, jasmine, orange blossom, red poppy, tiare flower. Base: lily, musk, orchid, sandalwood, tea.
What fragrance family is Suntan Lotion? +
Demeter Suntan Lotion belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDC.
What other fragrances smell like Demeter Suntan Lotion? +
Based on shared notes, Guerlain L'Abeille de Guerlain for women (musk, sandalwood, jasmine, orange blossom), Le Labo Bouquet Blanc (musk, sandalwood, jasmine, orange blossom), Profumum Roma Meringa unisex (musk, sandalwood, jasmine, tiare flower), New Brand 2 Women Women (musk, sandalwood, jasmine, orange blossom), New Brand 4 Women Delicious Women (musk, sandalwood, jasmine, orange blossom) may smell similar to Suntan Lotion.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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