Chris Collins 2017 EDP

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Renaissance Man

by Laure Santantoni

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Chris Collins Renaissance Man is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Laure Santantoni. Renaissance Man opens with Sea Water, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Cedar, Cinnamon, Honey, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco. Chris Collins's Renaissance Man carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive beast. Some find its blend of honeyed tobacco and aquatic notes an intriguing, sophisticated masterpiece, while others are repelled by what they perceive as a cloying, even urinous, mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Renaissance Man Eau de Parfum 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
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

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this leans towards evenings and cooler weather. While some find it suitable for daily wear, its rich honey and tobacco notes make it better suited for dates and casual outings than a typical office environment.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Renaissance Man opens with a lively splash of sea notes and zesty bergamot, underscored by a spicy kick of ginger and pink pepper. The heart introduces a rich, warm sweetness with honey and cinnamon, balanced by the herbal earthiness of sage and cedar. The dry-down delivers a deep, masculine accord of smoky tobacco and rugged leather, softened by creamy sandalwood and tonka bean, creating a complex and evolving scent.

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