If
Perfumer: Howard Jarvis
17 ratings
From your scent profile
Bud Parfums If is a men's fragrance that sets bright citrus on a resinous, smoky and woody base.
Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.
How does it perform?
From 13 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Blind buy risk
82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
Citrus
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Earthy
SmokyWhat does If smell like?
Lime and bergamot give it a fresh start, but sandalwood, patchouli, labdanum and frankincense soon soften that freshness. Laurel adds a bitter, green edge. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and faintly leathery, with the earthy and oriental side taking over.
Its longevity is rated good, at 7.8 out of 10. The resinous, smoky build sits more comfortably in cool weather, though the citrus keeps it from feeling too heavy on warmer days. Chanel Le Lion de Chanel and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Autumn
- 32%Winter
- 20%Spring
- 12%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Nighttime29%
- Evening29%
- Casual25%
- Daytime8%
- Office8%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026