Coty Crossmen Original
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is bergamot and grapefruit. The heart brings black pepper and nutmeg. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and cedar. Overall it smells fresh spicy and citrus.
- Came out
- 1989
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Crossmen Original 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
Coty Crossmen Original in detail
Crossmen Original comes from Coty.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
Coty perfumes worth knowing
This house has 32 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Vanilla Musk, Aspen and Calgon.
Its style
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by citrus and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and citrus smells and notes like black pepper and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include pineapple, orange and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.10 out of 5.
Crossmen Original longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Jaguar and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far Crossmen Original spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti spreads further.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring and fall. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Crossmen Original dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Shiseido Zen (5 shared notes), Jaguar (7 shared notes), Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (6 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar starts from €21.
Quick answers
When did Crossmen Original come out?
It came out in 1989.
Can women wear Crossmen Original?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How much does it cost?
About €55 in Europe.