What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and citruses. The heart brings ambrette and mastic or lentisque. On the skin it settles into earthy notes and moss. Overall it smells earthy and woody.
- Came out
- 1988
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Racine 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
Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Racine EDP in detail
Racine EDP is made by Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Best season for Racine
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, summer and winter.
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Racine price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage and Guerlain Mitsouko.
Its style
The strongest accord is earthy (100%), followed by woody and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy earthy and woody smells and notes like ambrette and earthy notes. Less obvious notes include lemon, moss and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.23 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage and Celine Parade unisex. Base notes like earthy notes and moss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Racine dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (6 shared notes), Guerlain Mitsouko (6 shared notes), Celine Parade unisex (6 shared notes) and Creed Aventus (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Racine come out?
It came out in 1988.
How strong is Racine?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.