Atkinsons 1990 Edt

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Jais

Atkinsons Jais is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1990. Jais opens with Basil, Plum, Mango, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Castoreum, Civet, Labdanum, and Vetiver. Atkinsons's Jais carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This 90s gem is a divisive witchy brew. Some love its unique, complex character and nostalgic charm, while others find the strong fruity opening and potent animalics a bit much, labelling it "old lady" or simply "not everyone's cup of tea."
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Edgy
  • Complex
Jais Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 26%
Fruity 12%
Green 20%
Sweet 17%
Warm 7%
Woody 9%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 13%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its insanely strong projection and rich, complex profile make Jais ill-suited for the office. It thrives on dates or special evenings, conjuring a mysterious aura, but is adaptable for casual wear when you want to feel a bit different and bold.

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About

Jais opens with a potent, almost overwhelming burst of juicy plum and mango, sharpened by tart redcurrant leaf and the green bite of basil and galbanum. This fruity overture soon settles into a rich, complex heart of heady white florals like tuberose and hyacinth, interwoven with orange blossom and a touch of sweet raspberry. The dry down reveals its true depth: a dark, mysterious forest floor of oakmoss, vetiver, and smoky incense, grounded by warm sandalwood and creamy vanilla, with undeniable animalic undertones of civet and castoreum adding a primal edge.