Atkinsons 1988 EDT

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Hunter

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Atkinsons Hunter is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988. Hunter opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Pine, Cardamom, Juniper, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Atkinsons's Hunter carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Seriously potent and a proper 80s powerhouse, Atkinsons Hunter isn't for the faint-hearted. It's a bold-as-brass, unapologetically masculine scent that demands attention.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Energetic
  • Masculine
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Hunter Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

Its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody composition leans towards spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Given its significant potency and sillage, Hunter is better suited to formal events or cooler evening dates where its robust character can shine without overwhelming. It's a bit too dominant for typical office wear or active sports.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Hunter opens with a bright, herbaceous blast of lavender, rosemary, and zingy bergamot, quickly joined by the coniferous freshness of juniper and pine, offering a brisk outdoorsy feel. The heart deepens with aromatic basil and spicy cardamom, adding an intriguing warmth. The base is where the real power lies, with rich leather and fir resin, grounded by earthy patchouli and oakmoss, alongside creamy cedar and amber, leaving a lingering, robust trail.

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