How it smells
Main smell: citrus and woody. It opens with citruses and lemon, moves to rosemary and rose and dries down to musk and oakmoss.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Factor 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 Eclectic Collections Factor EDC
Eclectic Collections is the house behind Factor EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Longevity on skin
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 Azzaro Chrome and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like musk and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter.
Other Eclectic Collections perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Carte Blanche, Lingerie Silhouette and Autograph.
Factor price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Azzaro Chrome and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Azzaro Chrome and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
The style of Factor
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like rosemary and musk. Less obvious notes include orange blossom, lily-of-the-valley and Brazilian rosewood.
Perfumes that smell like Factor
Similar picks to try: Azzaro Chrome (7 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (7 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Danger Pour Homme Parfum Cologne (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Can I wear Factor to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear Factor?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.