Acqua di Genova 1853 Man
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lemon and bergamot. The heart brings orange blossom and orange. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and musk. Overall it smells citrus and white floral.
- Came out
- 1853
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
1853 Man notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Acqua di Genova 1853 Man
1853 Man is made by Acqua di Genova.
Which weather suits 1853 Man
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, summer, spring and winter. If you need something for winter, Jean Desprez Bal A Versailles is a better fit.
Will people notice 1853 Man?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Boucheron and Jean Desprez Bal A Versailles spread further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by white floral and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and white floral smells and notes like orange blossom and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include ambergris. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Bath & Body Works In The Star has more depth.
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1853 Man dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Boucheron (6 shared notes), Bath & Body Works In The Star (6 shared notes), Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote (7 shared notes) and Jean Desprez Bal A Versailles (6 shared notes).
More questions
When did 1853 Man come out?
It came out in 1853.
Does 1853 Man last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.