The smell in short
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and incense. The heart brings patchouli and guaiac wood. On the skin it settles into musk and labdanum. Overall it smells amber and musky.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Refocus 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
M.Int Refocus EDP in detail
Refocus EDP comes from M.Int. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Other M.Int perfumes
The house has 25 perfumes here, led by Hit The Mark M.INT unisex, Affecting Mind and Vibrant Scent M.INT unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by musky and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and musky smells and notes like patchouli and musk. Less obvious notes include cedar and suede.
Refocus for work or evenings
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.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Is Refocus long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady. Base notes like musk and labdanum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €151. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Elizabeth Taylor Passion but less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
Refocus dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (10 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (7 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (8 shared notes) and Reminiscence Patchouli (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan starts from €108.
More questions
Does Refocus project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Is Refocus unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.