Marc Gebauer 2024 Extrait

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Killer Instinct

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Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024. Killer Instinct opens with Green Notes, Grapefruit, Oud, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Marc Gebauer's Killer Instinct carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Killer Instinct is a woody, green and fruity scent that adds oud and cypriol for some edge. Grapefruit and blackcurrant make the start bright, and sandalwood and amber give it a warm base. Bold, and a good fit for anyone who wants a modern woody scent.
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  • Bold
  • Woody
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Edgy
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Killer Instinct 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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Despite its name, this perfume is consistently described by reviewers as a perfect office scent due to its moderate performance and clean, non-intrusive character. Its versatility also makes it suitable for casual wear and less formal dates, though its lack of strong sillage limits its formal appeal.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Killer Instinct opens with green notes, oud, blackcurrant and grapefruit, a sharp, fruity and slightly smoky start. The heart brings cedar, cypriol oil (nagarmotha) and lavender, giving woody, earthy and herbal facets. The base is woody notes, sandalwood, musk and amber, warm and dry. It is a bold, modern woody scent with fruit and green freshness on top and amber warmth underneath.

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