Jusbox 2016 EDP

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Beat Cafe

by Claire Liégent

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Jusbox Beat Cafe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Claire Liégent. Beat Cafe opens with Cognac, Pepper, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Leather, Tobacco, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Benzoin. Jusbox's Beat Cafe carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a hidden gem for its sophisticated booziness, others dismiss it as a watered-down, unoriginal take on familiar tobacco-leather scents. If you're after a rich, warm, and distinctly masculine-leaning fragrance for autumn nights, it might hit the mark, but be prepared for a divisive experience.
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  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Cozy
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Beat Cafe 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 Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its boozy, tobacco-heavy profile and moderate performance make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates or sophisticated evening events. Reviews often mention its suitability for nights out and autumn weather, aligning with its mature character.

About

Beat Cafe opens with a boozy splash of cognac, spiced up with a kick of black pepper and herbaceous coriander. This quickly settles into a rich heart of warm tobacco and worn leather, deepened by the resinous sweetness of labdanum. The dry down is a comforting embrace of earthy vetiver and robust cedar, softened by a balsamic benzoin. It evokes a dimly lit, old-school jazz bar with a glass of something strong in hand.

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