How it smells
Main smell: amber and cinnamon. It opens with apple and lemon, moves to cinnamon and marigold and dries down to amber and patchouli.
- Lasts
- 1 to 3 hours
- Best in
- winter
Brown 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 John Mac Steed Brown EDC
Brown EDC is made by John Mac Steed. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by cinnamon and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and cinnamon smells and notes like cinnamon and amber. Less obvious notes include coriander and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
Will people notice Brown?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Mugler A*Men spreads further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Lattafa Najdia is a better fit. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
When in the day to wear Brown
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Lattafa Najdia is a lighter match.
John Mac Steed perfumes worth knowing
The house has 12 perfumes here, led by Green, Panthere and Lady Mac Steed Prune.
Brown dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara (5 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (5 shared notes), Brocard Vasilisa Prekrasnaya (6 shared notes) and Lattafa Najdia (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
Does Brown last long?
It lasts about 1 to 3 hours on skin.
Can women wear Brown?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.