Truefitt & Hill 1986 EDC

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Trafalgar

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Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar is a Cologne launched in 1986. Trafalgar opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Jasmine, Lavender, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Musk, and Sandalwood. Truefitt & Hill's Trafalgar carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a clean, classic barbershop scent. It's a bit of a chameleon, with some finding it a simple citrus while others detect a more complex spicy depth. The performance is the real sticking point for many, making it a love-or-hate affair.
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  • Classic
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
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Trafalgar Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon33%
Bergamot26%
Rosemary21%
Petitgrain20%
Heartas listed
Jasmine30%
Green Notes25%
Tea23%
Lavender22%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood37%
Spicy Notes37%
Musk25%

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
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its moderate sillage and 'clean shaven' feel make it ideal for the office or casual day wear, as reviewers noted it's hard to overspray. However, its often-cited lack of longevity and intimate projection mean it won't stand out on a date or formal evening occasion.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA (WATER), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, LIMONENE, POLYSORBATE 20, LINALOOL, EUGENOL, CITRAL, GERANIOL, ISOEUGENOL, CITRONELLOL, CI 42090 (BLUE 1)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Truefitt & Hill's Trafalgar kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of lemon and bergamot, underscored by herbaceous rosemary and petitgrain. The heart introduces a green tea and lavender blend, with subtle hints of jasmine. As it settles, a gentle warmth emerges from a blend of spices and soft sandalwood, resting on a clean musk base.

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Where to buy

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