Humiecki & Graef Askew
The smell in short
It smells mostly leather and citrus. Bergamot and citruses at the top, jasmine and leather in the middle and amber and birch at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Askew 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
Humiecki & Graef Askew in detail
Askew comes from Humiecki & Graef.
Humiecki & Graef perfumes worth knowing
The house has 15 perfumes here, led by Eau Radieuse unisex, Geste and Clemency Limited Porcelain Edition.
Which weather suits Askew
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by citrus and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and citrus smells and notes like jasmine and amber. Less obvious notes include leather, nutmeg and leather. Perfume fans rate it 4.15 out of 5.
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.
How long Askew stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir. Base notes like amber and birch are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Askew, try these
Similar picks to try: Dior Fahrenheit (8 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (8 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (9 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Askew?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Askew come out?
It came out in 2009.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.