The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and amber. Blood orange and mandarin orange at the top, saffron and lavender in the middle and ambergris and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Trajan 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 Electimuss Trajan EDP
Electimuss is the house behind Trajan EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other Electimuss perfumes
The house has 25 perfumes here, led by Mercurial Cashmere, Black Caviar and Aquila Absolute.
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. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum and Parfums De Marly Sedley. Base notes like ambergris and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Trajan
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by amber and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and amber smells and notes like saffron and ambergris. Less obvious notes include lemon, sage and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 4.26 out of 5.
What Trajan costs
The usual price in Europe is about €190. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Dior Fahrenheit but less than Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum.
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.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2020.
Trajan dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum (5 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Sedley (5 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (6 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Burlington 1819 (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Parfums De Marly Sedley starts from €133.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
When did Trajan come out?
It came out in 2020.
Is Trajan unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.