Gravel 1957 EDC

M ££ Acquired

A Man's Cologne

by Michael Knudson

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Gravel A Man's Cologne is a Cologne launched in 1957, created by Michael Knudson. A Man's Cologne opens with Bergamot and Orange, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Incense. Gravel's A Man's Cologne carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A Man's Cologne opens with orange and bergamot, then settles into benzoin, patchouli, incense and vetiver. It is a classic, woody cologne with a warm, resinous base. Traditional and masculine, with more depth than a simple citrus splash.
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  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Woody
  • Refined
  • Grounded
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A Man's Cologne 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

A Man's Cologne begins with orange and bergamot, a bright, zesty citrus opening. The heart turns warmer, with benzoin, tonka bean and patchouli adding a resinous sweetness and an earthy edge. The base of incense, musk and vetiver dries the scent down to a smoky, woody and clean finish. As a cologne it is a citrus and woody scent with a traditional masculine feel. It moves from bright to warm to dry in a tidy line, and suits those who like classic men's fragrance.

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