Truefitt & Hill 1880 Cologne

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Freshman

Truefitt & Hill Freshman is a Cologne launched in 1880. Freshman opens with Rosemary, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Woody, Musk, and Amber. Truefitt & Hill's Freshman carries a Favourite verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

Don't let the 1880 launch date fool you. Freshman is a remarkably modern, fresh, and slightly old-school barbershop scent. It gets compared to Cool Water a lot, but this one's got more natural citrus and spice, making it a surprisingly versatile and easy-to-wear everyday option.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Modern
  • Subtle
Freshman Cologne bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18%
Floral 23%
Fruity 2%
Green 21%
Sweet 11%
Warm 9%
Woody 13%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 12%
Fresh 28%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Citrus
97%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Woody
62%
White Floral
58%

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot 37% Rosemary 35% Lemon 28%

Heart Notes

Lily Of The Valley 39% Clary Sage 33% Jasmine 28%

Base Notes

Woody 35% Musk 33% Amber 32%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and understated profile makes it ideal for casual wear and the office. It's too light and not distinctive enough for formal events or a standout date, though it's perfectly suitable for relaxed daytime activities, including sport.

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About

It kicks off with a zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, sharpened by aromatic rosemary. As the citrus mellows, a refined white floral heart emerges, featuring jasmine and lily of the valley, given a herbal edge by clary sage. The dry-down settles into a clean, warm base of woody notes, musk, and a subtle amber sweetness, retaining its fresh character throughout.

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