48 community ratings

Exception (Eau de Toilette)

Name: Exception (Eau de Toilette)
Brand: Gainsboro

1987MenClassic

8.2/ 10

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48 ratings

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Gainsboro Exception Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning men's scent that moves from a floral, green start into a sweet, woody and resinous base; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 42 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.3 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

96% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery

What does Exception (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens with lemon, bergamot, lavender and thyme, fresh and herbal. In the heart, geranium, iris, peach and rose add a soft floral and fruity touch. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, benzoin and vanilla settles into a sweet, powdery warmth, with spicy and smoky tones staying in the background.

Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and votes are spread fairly evenly across evening, daily and leisure wear. It reads masculine and classic. Karl Lagerfeld KL Homme and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.