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1792 Year 2023
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Fresh As Citrus Eau de Parfum bottle Fresh As Citrus

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Cologne
This venerable 'cologne' smells fantastic - a bright, classical citrus-herbal pick-me-up. Just don't expect it to last longer than your morning cuppa. It's truly a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair, a fragrant whisper rather than a shout, but brilliant for what it is.
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Our Verdict - Fresh As Citrus Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper divisive scent; you'll either love its vintage citrus barbershop vibe or find it reeks of lemon Pledge and curry packet. Not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get it' will champion its old-school charm.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 45% 39%
Floral 17% 7%
Fruity 4% 2%
Green 24% 17%
Sweet 5% 11%
Warm 2% 4%
Woody 3% 9%
Earthy 0% 8%
Animalic 0% 8%
Fresh 39% 30%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original Cologne
Fresh As Citrus EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 36% vs 33%
Bergamot 34% vs 33%
Only in Original Cologne
Orange 29%
Only in Fresh As Citrus Eau de Parfum
Lemon Verbena 33%
Shared Notes
Lavender 50% vs 15%
Only in Original Cologne
Rosemary 50%
Only in Fresh As Citrus Eau de Parfum
Citron 28% Petitgrain 25% Neroli 17% Sage 14%
Only in Original Cologne
Neroli 53% Petitgrain 47%
Only in Fresh As Citrus Eau de Parfum
Ambergris 33% Tonka Bean 33% Vetiver 33%

Accords

Original Cologne Fresh As Citrus Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
52%
Aromatic
52%
51%
Fresh Spicy
44%
36%
Green
40%
Herbal
39%
38%
Fresh
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
52%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
44%
Green shared
36%
40%
39%
38%

Performance

Original Cologne Fresh As Citrus Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its extremely poor longevity and sillage make it unsuitable for situations requiring lasting presence, such as formal events or intimate dates. However, its refreshing nature and non-intrusive scent profile make it perfect for casual wear, after showering, or for a pick-me-up during sports or office hours where a fleeting scent is preferred.

Fresh As Citrus Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its bold, somewhat polarising citrus and barbershop character make it a bit much for formal or intimate office settings, but the fresh and aromatic facets lend themselves well to casual or outdoor use. The dry-down's unique musky warmth could work for a relaxed date, if your companion appreciates something a bit different.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Bergamot, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original Cologne
Fresh As Citrus Eau de Parfum
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