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Pagan

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Mayfair Pagan is a Cologne. Pagan opens with Bergamot, Petitgrain, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Iris, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Mayfair's Pagan carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive, vintage, and distinctly un-floral despite official notes. Opinions vary wildly, especially between old and new formulations, but it promises a confident, intriguing, and sometimes 'naughty' aura at a bargain price.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Edgy
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Pagan 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong and often 'naughty' or 'sultry' association from reviews, Pagan is better suited for evening dates or special occasions than for the office. Its moderate longevity in modern formulations means it's still wearable casually, but its character leans more formal or intimate.

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

It starts with a surprising herbal, almost medicinal blast, hinting at aniseed or vermouth, quickly evolving into an incense-like quality. The journey settles into earthy oakmoss and musky depths, with a subtle sweetness and powdery whisper providing balance. Some even detect a fizzy, spicy cola-kube note, making it wonderfully complex and defying simple floral categorisation.

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