What does it smell like?
Main smell: citrus and woody. It opens with bergamot and vodka, moves to gin and guaiac wood and dries down to guaiac wood.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Courage 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
About Robert Graham Courage EDC
Courage EDC is made by Robert Graham. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Courage longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Parfums De Marly Layton lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like guaiac wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €18. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Parfums De Marly Layton and Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss.
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.
Is Courage your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like gin and guaiac wood. Less obvious notes include vodka. Perfume fans rate it 3.88 out of 5.
Other Robert Graham perfumes
The house has 3 perfumes here, led by Fortitude and Valour.
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, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Parfums De Marly Layton is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Courage dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Layton (2 shared notes), Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss (2 shared notes), Ralph Lauren Romance Silver (3 shared notes) and Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men (2 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does Courage project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can women wear Courage?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.