Scent Depot Score™
Very good
Strong category choiceA bright citrus-and-cassis opening (bergamot, lemon, orange, grapefruit, mandarin, black currant) moves into a mint–rosemary–sage heart with a pinch of black pepper before settling into a clean musk-and-amber base. Expect roughly moderate performance overall: place longevity and sillage around mid-6s/10, with wear reports ranging ~5–8 hours and moderate projection that’s stronger early on.
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Key strengths
- Excellent value for a fresh-aromatic EDT with an official 75 ml bottle price around budget levels.
- Widely reported similarity to Creed SMW’s fresh-citrus/cassis profile at a fraction of the price.
- Easy, office-safe warmth-weather wear with a clean musky finish.
- Aromatic herbs and pepper add interest beyond a simple citrus cologne.
Things to know
- You’re sensitive to black currant or sharp citrus that some reviewers perceive as metallic/screechy.
- You want a pronounced tea nuance of Creed SMW; this leans more citrus–cassis–musk than tea.
- You need heavy cold-weather power; reports suggest moderate strength best in warmth.
- You avoid prominent clean musk in the dry-down.
What to expect
A bright citrus-and-cassis opening (bergamot, lemon, orange, grapefruit, mandarin, black currant) moves into a mint–rosemary–sage heart with a pinch of black pepper before settling into a clean musk-and-amber base. Expect roughly moderate performance overall: place longevity and sillage around mid-6s/10, with wear reports ranging ~5–8 hours and moderate projection that’s stronger early on.
Important information
The score is decision guidance designed to support comparison. Individual fragrance experience and preference may vary.
