What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and lavender. The heart brings carnation and rose. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and benzoin. Overall it smells aromatic and woody.
- Came out
- 1990
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Photo 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
A closer look at Karl Lagerfeld Photo EDC
Photo EDC comes from Karl Lagerfeld. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Will people notice Photo?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Dior Fahrenheit and Lacoste.
Karl Lagerfeld perfumes worth knowing
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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. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like oakmoss and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Photo for work or 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.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
Photo dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (11 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (14 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (13 shared notes) and Lacoste (11 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
More questions
When did Photo come out?
It came out in 1990.
Can women wear Photo?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy aromatic and woody smells.