How it smells
The first thing you smell is lavender and bergamot. The heart brings freesia and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into cedar and musk. Overall it smells lavender and floral.
- Came out
- 1990
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Samba for Men 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 Perfumer's Workshop Samba for Men EDC
Samba for Men EDC is made by Perfumer's Workshop. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Other Perfumer's Workshop perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Eau de Parfum Tea Rose unisex, Zipped Man and Zipped Premier.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is lavender (100%), followed by floral and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy lavender and floral smells and notes like freesia and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter.
When in the day to wear Samba for Men
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its lavender side keeps it clean and easy.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Calvin Klein Ck Be.
Samba for Men price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Calvin Klein Ck Be and Shiseido Zen but less than Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent.
Other versions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 1987 and 2016.
Samba for Men dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Calvin Klein Ck Be (5 shared notes), Sarah Jessica Parker Variety (4 shared notes), Shiseido Zen (4 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Samba for Men?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Samba for Men come out?
It came out in 1990.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.