The smell in short
The first thing you smell is labdanum and Sichuan pepper. The heart brings green notes and sandalwood. On the skin it settles into labdanum and vanilla. Overall it smells fresh spicy and amber.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Closed Gate 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 Haute Fragrance Company Closed Gate EDP
Closed Gate EDP is made by Haute Fragrance Company. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Its style
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by amber and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and amber smells and notes like green notes and labdanum. Less obvious notes include black pepper and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.70 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Closed Gate price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €340, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan and Floraïku Sand and Skin Floraiku unisex.
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Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Which weather suits Closed Gate
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer.
Closed Gate dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (9 shared notes), Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (6 shared notes) and Floraïku Sand and Skin Floraiku unisex (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Oud Wood starts from €229.
More questions
How long does Closed Gate last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did Closed Gate come out?
It came out in 2018.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.