Chris Collins 2019 Extrait

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Tokyo Blue

by Nathalie Feisthauer

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Chris Collins Tokyo Blue is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. Tokyo Blue opens with Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Iris, and Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Chris Collins's Tokyo Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one is divisive but intriguing: some find it a unique, high-quality daily driver, others a dated, cloying miss. If you're after a refined, powdery floral with a classic barbershop twist, it's worth a sniff.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
Tokyo Blue Extrait 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:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, refined character and moderate sillage make it suitable for office wear, while its longevity allows it to transition well into casual or date settings. It's generally too elegant and long-lasting for sport, and perhaps a bit too unique for very formal events where a more traditional scent might be preferred.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Tokyo Blue opens with a curious, almost sharp greenness from galbanum and bergamot, softened by a hint of ylang-ylang. The heart is a sophisticated floral bouquet where powdery iris and violet leaf are prominent, alongside rose and mimosa, giving it a luxurious, slightly soapy feel. As it settles, a clean musk and subtle cedar emerge, providing a grounded, long-lasting finish that's both fresh and elegant.

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