Cologne Officinale
Perfumer: James Heeley
Votes lean masculine
130 ratings
From your scent profile
Heeley Cologne Officinale is a fresh, green unisex scent built around basil, rosemary, sage and lavender.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 107 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
91% 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.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Creamy
- Fougère
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Creamy
FougèreWhat does Cologne Officinale smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and more voters read it as masculine and classic than as feminine or modern.
Basil opens it, then rosemary, sage and lavender form a herbal heart. In the base, dry woods, amber and oakmoss settle it into a woody, slightly creamy finish, while citrus and spicy accents keep the green profile bright. Jo Malone Amber & Lavender and Loewe Solo Origami share a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Basil
First hours
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Lavender
Towards evening
- Dry woods
- Amber
- Oakmoss
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 31%Spring
- 29%Summer
- 25%Autumn
- 15%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual24%
- Daytime21%
- Office21%
- Evening14%
- Nighttime12%
- Sport8%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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48% matchXXI: Art Deco - Cypress
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48% matchDrakkar Noir (Eau de Toilette)
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47% matchLegesi Men (Eau de Parfum)
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45% matchPlatinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette)
Chanel · 1993
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Last updated: October 26, 2026