What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and lemon. The heart brings lavender and fern. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and woody notes. Overall it smells citrus and woody.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Gentleman's Cologne 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
About Castle Forbes Gentleman's Cologne EDC
Castle Forbes is the house behind Gentleman's Cologne EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
When in the day to wear Gentleman's Cologne
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.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and mossy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like lavender and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include citruses. Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
More from Castle Forbes
The house has 16 perfumes here, led by Vetiver, Neroli unisex and 1445.
Gentleman's Cologne longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir. Base notes like oakmoss and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Gentleman's Cologne
Similar picks to try: Lacoste (4 shared notes), Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss (4 shared notes), Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (4 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Danger Pour Homme Parfum Cologne (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Gentleman's Cologne?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Gentleman's Cologne project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.