10 community ratings

John Sterling (Eau de Toilette)

1984MenClassic

8.5/ 10

Community score
10 ratings

John Sterling Eau de Toilette is a green, spicy men's scent that opens with citrus and settles into earth, leather and wood.

Compare

Skunky's take: A classic that defies the years; my nose bows in respect.

How does it perform?

From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% 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.

Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Earthy
Leathery

What does John Sterling (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Clementine, lemon and bergamot make a bright, fresh citrus opening. In the heart, galbanum adds a green, bitter edge while leather brings a rough, leathery note. In the base, vetiver and patchouli form an earthy ground, and sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften it into a powdery warmth.

Released in 1984, it is classed as a men's fragrance. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these judgments are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is unclear when it suits best. Les Parfums de Rosine Rose d'Homme and Courrèges Courrèges Homme have a close profile.