Sean John 2015 Edp

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3 AM

by Ilias Ermenidis

Sean John 3 AM is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Ilias Ermenidis. 3 AM opens with Cardamom, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Fig Leaf, Orange Blossom, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Leather and Lime. Sean John's 3 AM carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising scent - either a unique, fizzy triumph for a bargain price, or a synthetic mess with little staying power. While some rave about its 'icy floral' freshness and sexy drydown, others find it forgettable, or worse, outright unpleasant. One thing everyone agrees on is that the atomizer is top-tier; perhaps the only consensus praise for this very mixed bag.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Playful
3 AM Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 41%
Floral 18%
Fruity 6%
Green 17%
Sweet 10%
Warm 11%
Woody 2%
Earthy 3%
Animalic 12%
Fresh 29%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and inoffensive nature, coupled with generally moderate to weak performance, makes it suitable for casual wear and the office, though it won't project much. The clean, energetic profile also lends itself well to sport, while its lack of gravitas makes it less fitting for formal events.

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About

Opens with a punchy, fresh burst of bergamot and mandarin, sharpened by cardamom. As it settles, green fig leaf and orange blossom add a unique floral-aromatic heart. The base sees a subtle, clean leather emerge, with an effervescent, almost gin and tonic-like quality that keeps it fresh instead of heavy. It's a citrus-forward aroma, underpinned by a distinctive aromatic greenness and a hint of unexpected leather.