The smell in short
It smells mostly amber and aromatic. Bergamot and clary sage at the top, amber and geranium in the middle and amber and atlas cedar at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
G7 Spiked 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
Gap G7 Spiked EDC in detail
G7 Spiked EDC is made by Gap. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
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 aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Which weather suits G7 Spiked
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
More from Gap
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Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Yves Saint Laurent Y and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and atlas cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
G7 Spiked sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Yves Saint Laurent Y and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan spread further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Yves Saint Laurent Y and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
G7 Spiked dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Y (6 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (7 shared notes) and Tom Ford Noir (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Can women wear G7 Spiked?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like G7 Spiked?
People who enjoy amber and aromatic smells.