Linn Young Sweet & Sour
The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and aromatic. Bergamot and lemon at the top, pepper and tarragon in the middle and tobacco and sandalwood at the base.
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- spring
Sweet & Sour 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 Linn Young Sweet & Sour
Sweet & Sour is made by Linn Young.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Azzaro.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like pepper and tobacco. Less obvious notes include tangerine, clary sage and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain. Base notes like tobacco and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for Sweet & Sour
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall. If you need something for fall, Azzaro is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Other Linn Young perfumes
The house has 25 perfumes here, led by Silver Light Man, Silver Light Extreme and Oui Je T'aime.
How far Sweet & Sour spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Lattafa Najdia.
Flankers and editions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume.
If you like Sweet & Sour, try these
Similar picks to try: Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (10 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (6 shared notes), Lattafa Najdia (6 shared notes) and Azzaro (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lattafa Najdia starts from €20.
Questions people ask
Can I wear Sweet & Sour to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear Sweet & Sour?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.