El Ganso 2023 EDT

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Like Father Like Son

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El Ganso Like Father Like Son is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023. Like Father Like Son opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Pear, and Mint, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. El Ganso's Like Father Like Son carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive citrus-aromatic 'budget watering can' for some, a brilliant value-for-money gem for others. If you're after a fresh, clean scent for warm weather, and don't mind reapplying, this is a contender.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Subtle
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Like Father Like Son 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Built on citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

This light, fresh, and often subtle fragrance is ideal for daily casual wear, especially in warm weather, and works well for sport or office environments where a non-intrusive scent is preferred. Its lack of projection and longevity reported by some users makes it less suitable 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Like Father Like Son opens with a zesty, invigorating burst of lemon and grapefruit, sharpened by a playful hint of ginger. As it settles, a clean orange blossom emerges, softened by a touch of sweet pear and crisp mint, creating a sparkling, aromatic heart. The dry-down delivers a whisper of warm amber, creamy sandalwood, and earthy vetiver, leaving a subtly clean and fresh skin scent.

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