The Maker 2021 EDP

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Stag

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The Maker Stag is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Stag opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Leather, Oud, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Palo Santo, and Incense. The Maker's Stag carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is divisive: some find it an utterly delicious, masculine-leaning woody-leather dream, others find it too smoky, too dry, or just plain old-fashioned. Test before you commit, but if it works for you, it really works.
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  • Bold
  • Masculine
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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Stag Eau de Parfum 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and longevity mean it's not overpowering, but the rich, smoky, and leathery profile makes it better suited for evening wear and special occasions. While some enjoy it casually, its sophisticated character leans away from a daily office scent or anything sporty.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Stag opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and grapefruit, quickly ushering in a robust and undeniably chic heart of rich leather and the complex, resinous depth of oud and labdanum. As it settles, a warm and meditative base of palo santo, incense, and earthy patchouli emerges, creating a sophisticated and somewhat smoky dry-down that feels both grounding and luxurious.

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