209 community ratings

James

Name: James
Brand: Atkinsons

Perfumer: Olivier Pescheux

2022MenClassic

7.2/ 10

Community score
209 ratings

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Atkinsons James is a fresh, woody and green men's fragrance that sets finger lime and Italian bergamot against the spice of pink pepper.

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How does it perform?

From 180 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

74% 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

Pink pepper CO2 Orpur®

French clary sage Absolue Orpur®

Finger lime

Italian bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Elemi resin White blossoms Violet leaf

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Patchouli Orpur®

Akigalawood®

Haitian vetiver Orpur®

Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Leathery

What does James smell like?

It opens with pink pepper, French clary sage, finger lime and bergamot, bright and lightly spiced. Elemi resin, white blossoms and violet leaf pull the heart toward a green, resinous feel. The base of patchouli, vetiver and musk leaves an earthy, slightly leathery woodiness.

Most voters read it as masculine, and some as classic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It is recommended mostly for fall and spring, and it suits daily wear and the office. Molton Brown Tobacco Absolute and Fragonard Vétiver have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

First minutes
- Pink pepper CO2 Orpur®
- French clary sage Absolue Orpur®
- Finger lime
First hours
- Elemi resin
- White blossoms
- Violet leaf
Towards evening
- Patchouli Orpur®
- Akigalawood®
- Haitian vetiver Orpur®