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No-Tell Motel

by Craig Andrade

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The Raconteur No-Tell Motel is an Eau de Parfum, created by Craig Andrade. No-Tell Motel opens with Cypress and Pepper, settles into a heart of Olive, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. The Raconteur's No-Tell Motel carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper mixed bag, darling. Some reckon it's a fresh, clean surprise, while others are stuck in a musty old motel room. Definitely not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Confident
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No-Tell Motel Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cypress50%
Pepper50%
Heartas listed
Olive100%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Musk33%
Sandalwood33%

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 Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and clean, woody character make it versatile for casual wear and the office, without being too distracting. It's not quite bold enough for formal events or energetic enough for sport.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

No-Tell Motel opens with an unexpected, almost green freshness, quickly spiced by a hint of pepper. As it settles, the heart reveals warm, woody tones of cypress and sandalwood, softened by the creamy, slightly sweet touch of amber. A subtle, clean musk lingers, creating a scent that's both comforting and a bit mysterious.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 30 September

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