Racquets
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Nero Velours
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A crisp, sparkling citrus-woody fragrance with a subtle leathery drydown. Racquets is an ode to refined British sport, radiating an easy confidence and timeless, unisex elegance.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Nero Velour is either a fresh, musky stunner that rivals Tygar, or it's a weak, milky tea with a hint of fruit and no projection. Good luck figuring it out.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 28% | 32% |
| Floral | 0% | 3% |
| Fruity | 1% | 5% |
| Green | 1% | 2% |
| Sweet | 0% | 7% |
| Warm | 11% | 13% |
| Woody | 20% | 11% |
| Earthy | 14% | 12% |
| Animalic | 31% | 19% |
| Fresh | 30% | 28% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The sparkling lemon and fresh woods make Racquets most suitable for spring and early summer, where its vibrant citrus and airy woods shine without becoming cloying. It is less suited to winter, as its lightness can get lost in cold air.
Occasions
With its clean citrus and woody profile, Racquets is excellent for office and casual wear, projecting friendly elegance without being overwhelming. It can work for dates with its refined freshness, but lacks the opulence for formal occasions or the tenacity for sporty environments.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
The fresh and musky accords make it versatile, leaning casual or for dates where a subtle presence is desired. However, reports of weak projection mean it might not cut through in a formal setting, and it lacks the oomph for dedicated sports wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Woody, Citrus accords and Ambroxan notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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