Oxford & Cambridge (Cologne)
Perfumer: John Stephen
Votes lean masculine
106 ratings
From your scent profile
Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge (Cologne) opens with rosemary, peppermint and bergamot before moving into lavender, a fresh, green unisex cologne.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 87 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
83% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Fougère
What does Oxford & Cambridge (Cologne) smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter a distant fourth. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. Most voters call it masculine, though a good number find it classic.
The top is cool and citrusy, with rosemary, peppermint and bergamot. True lavender and French lavender form the heart, where the fougère structure settles in. Oakmoss at the base leaves a green, woody floor, with a spicy edge alongside. Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme and Façonnable L'Original have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Rosemary
- Peppermint
- Bergamot
First hours
- True lavender
- French lavender
Towards evening
- Oakmoss
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Spring
- 28%Autumn
- 27%Summer
- 12%Winter
- Casual27%
- Daytime25%
- Office23%
- Nighttime10%
- Sport7%
- Evening7%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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49% matchAmber & Lavender
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47% matchPlatinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette)
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