336 community ratings

Photo (Eau de Toilette)

1990MenClassic

7.2/ 10

Community score
336 ratings

Karl Lagerfeld Photo Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and lavender with a floral heart of rose, jasmine and carnation over a woody base; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 264 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

72% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Fougère

What does Photo (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens with aldehydes, bergamot, lavender and mandarin orange, with galbanum adding a green edge. In the heart, jasmine, rose and carnation meet spicy coriander and caraway, while honey sweetens things slightly. The base of sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, oakmoss and amber sets a woody, fougère-style ground, softened by tonka bean and musk.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters call it masculine and classic, so it reads as a men's scent. Gucci Nobile and Versace Green Jeans have a close profile.