The smell in short
The first thing you smell is pineapple and citruses. The heart brings amber and almond. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and musk. Overall it smells woody and fruity.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Fuel for Men 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
Donna Karan Fuel for Men EDC in detail
Fuel for Men EDC is made by Donna Karan. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fruity and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fruity smells and notes like amber and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include juniper, lavender and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.54 out of 5.
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When in the day to wear Fuel for Men
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Montale Paris Mukhallat has more depth.
Best season for Fuel for Men
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Mont Blanc Individuel and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Perfumes that smell like Fuel for Men
Similar picks to try: Mont Blanc Individuel (6 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Montale Paris Mukhallat (6 shared notes) and Donna Karan DK (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Fuel for Men come out?
It came out in 2008.
Can women wear Fuel for Men?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.