Dame Perfumery 2014 EDC

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Herb Man

by Jeffrey Dame

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Dame Perfumery Herb Man is a Cologne launched in 2014, created by Jeffrey Dame. Dame Perfumery's Herb Man carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive and distinctive, Herb Man isn't for everyone, but those who love its earthy, herbal character absolutely rave about it. Expect a sophisticated, albeit subtle, desert stroll rather than a shouty statement.
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Herb Man Cologne 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 Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate sillage and clean, fresh profile make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The herbal freshness lends itself well to casual settings and daytime use, though it might lack the 'oomph' some prefer for formal events or evening dates.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Dame Perfumery says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Herb Man opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot and petitgrain, quickly giving way to a deeply aromatic heart where sage and rosemary dominate, softened by a hint of lavender. As it settles, a clean, woody base of cedar and oakmoss emerges, warmed by a subtle amber, creating a surprisingly nuanced and long-lasting herbal freshness that evokes a natural landscape.

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