How it smells
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange and birch leaf. The heart brings pepper and cedar. On the skin it settles into vanilla and amber. Overall it smells citrus and vanilla.
- Lasts
- 1 to 3 hours
- Best in
- winter
Cool Guy 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 Shirley May Cool Guy EDC
Shirley May is the house behind Cool Guy EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Shirley May perfumes worth knowing
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Longevity on skin
It fades fairly fast, after about 1 to 3 hours on skin, so you may want to spray it again later. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex and Tocca Colette last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Cool Guy
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by vanilla and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and vanilla smells and notes like pepper and vanilla. Less obvious notes include bergamot, violet and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex and Tocca Colette.
Best season for Cool Guy
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, summer, fall and spring.
Cool Guy dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (9 shared notes), Tocca Colette (8 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Opium (10 shared notes) and Mont Blanc Individuel (8 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can I wear Cool Guy to work?
Yes, it works in the day as well as at night.
Can women wear Cool Guy?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.