Break Line
20 ratings
From your scent profile
Hollister Break Line is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs mandarin orange and sage with driftwood, seawater and sand; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 29 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.
Blind buy risk
70% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Aquatic
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
What does Break Line smell like?
The scent reads fresh and aquatic as a whole. Mandarin orange brings a bright citrus lead, and sage adds a light spicy, green edge. Driftwood and sand give it a dry, woody footing, while seawater keeps it cool. Sweet, floral and powdery touches stay in the background, with smoky and synthetic nuances sharpening the edges slightly.
Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate, though few people have voted, so treat both loosely. It reads as a light, everyday men's scent. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Urban Feel and Michael Kors pour Homme have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Spring
- 30%Summer
- 20%Autumn
- 15%Winter
- Casual33%
- Daytime19%
- Sport14%
- Office14%
- Evening14%
- Nighttime5%
Least picked for nights out.
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