How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and gourmand. Ginger and grapefruit at the top, licorice and violet leaf in the middle and musk and incense at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
By Marc Ecko notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
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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 Marc Ecko By Marc Ecko EDT
By Marc Ecko EDT carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by gourmand and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and gourmand smells and notes like licorice and musk. Less obvious notes include citruses, artemisia and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.73 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, spring, fall and winter.
How far By Marc Ecko spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
What By Marc Ecko costs
The usual price in Europe is about €26. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Gianni Versace Dylan Blue and Yves Saint Laurent Lhomme.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Gianni Versace Dylan Blue has more depth.
By Marc Ecko dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Marc Ecko Charge (9 shared notes), Gianni Versace Dylan Blue (5 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Lhomme (3 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Marc Ecko Charge starts from €17.
Quick answers
Can women wear By Marc Ecko?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did By Marc Ecko come out?
It came out in 2009.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.