Abercrombie & Fitch 2009 EDC

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Colden

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Abercrombie & Fitch Colden is a Cologne launched in 2009. Colden opens with Bergamot and Ginger, settles into a heart of Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Abercrombie & Fitch's Colden carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Colden is a simple, spicy-fresh cologne: ginger and bergamot to start, pepper in the middle, musk and amber to finish. Easy and casual, and unlikely to offend.
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Colden Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ginger53%
Bergamot47%
Heartas listed
Pepper100%
Baseas listed
Musk56%
Amber44%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile enough for most casual settings without being overpowering. The energetic, spicy profile suits daytime wear, especially in autumn, as noted by the community.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Colden opens with ginger and bergamot, which give a bright, zesty start with a little bite. Pepper sits in the heart and keeps things dry and slightly sharp. The base is musk and amber, which soften the scent and add warmth. Overall it is a fresh, spicy cologne with a short, clean note list, aimed at casual daytime wear and kept light and easy.

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