Reporter 1978 EDT

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Reporter for Men

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Reporter Reporter for Men is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1978. Reporter for Men opens with Kumquat, Bergamot, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Lemon Tree, Jasmine, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Tonka Bean. Reporter's Reporter for Men carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive scent with a split personality: some find it a fresh, natural-smelling daily driver; others a throwback powerhouse. It's affordable, but be warned, formulations vary wildly.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Energetic
  • Subtle
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Reporter for Men Eau de Toilette 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, akin to many freshies. Some formulations might be too strong for intimate dates or formal events, but the general consensus points to a non-offensive, everyday wear.

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
  • 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

Reporter for Men opens with a sparkling citrus explosion of bergamot, grapefruit, and kumquat, brightened by a hint of spicy nutmeg. This freshness transitions into a clean heart of jasmine and lemon tree, with a warm cardamom undercurrent. The dry down settles into a classic masculine base of musky woods, amber, and a touch of sweet tonka bean, leaving a clean, almost barbershop-like trail.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 29 August

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