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Tattoo

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Michel Germain Tattoo is a Cologne. Tattoo opens with Passion Flower and Lime, settles into a heart of Honeysuckle and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Amber. Michel Germain's Tattoo carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive yet delightful, Tattoo is a cheap-and-cheerful gourmand that's either a creamy lime dream or a total dud. You'll either love its sweet, fresh charm or find it utterly boring and fleeting.
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  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Cozy
  • Modern
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Tattoo 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

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Fall

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and fresh, sweet character make it excellent for casual wear, especially in warmer weather. While some find it too light for formal events, its inoffensive nature and mood-lifting qualities could suit a relaxed office setting.

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

  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Michel Germain says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Michel Germain's Tattoo opens with a zesty, bright blast of lime, softened immediately by a juicy, tropical passion flower. As it settles, a delicious caramel warmth emerges, lending a creamy, almost edible quality that mingles with a subtle honeysuckle sweetness. The dry-down offers a gentle embrace of woody notes and musk, providing a soft, comforting finish to this surprisingly complex and often-compared scent.

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