37 community ratings

Calycanthus Brumae

2012MenClassic

6.9/ 10

Community score
37 ratings

Acqua di Stresa Calycanthus Brumae opens with ginger, camphor and black pepper, then moves into a honeysuckle heart: a fresh, spicy fragrance made for men.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.6 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

54% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Ginger Camphor Black pepper

Heart notesfirst few hours

Honeysuckle

Calycanthus

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Frankincense Nutmeg

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Calycanthus Brumae smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads mainly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine.

The opening is cool and peppery, with ginger, camphor and black pepper. Honeysuckle and calycanthus bring a soft floral heart, while the citrus, green and aquatic accords keep it fresh. Frankincense and nutmeg close it with a warm, spicy base. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau Essentielle and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.