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La Manufacture

Rare / Cologne Rare

Perfumer: Carla Chabert

2014UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

6.7/ 10
Community score
17 ratings
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La Manufacture Rare / Cologne Rare is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around Italian bergamot, rhubarb and Egyptian basil.

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How does it perform?

From 24 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.4 /10

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

Sillage
6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 47% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Fruity
  5. Synthetic
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody

What does Rare / Cologne Rare smell like?

The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as a single whole. Bergamot and rhubarb give it a fruity brightness, while Egyptian basil adds a green, spicy edge. Haitian vetiver, patchouli and woody notes sit beneath that brightness as a dry, earthy base.

Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits those who like a light, clean and green scent, and it leans neither clearly masculine nor feminine. L'Orchestre Parfum Electro Limonade and Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 38%
    Spring
  • 33%
    Summer
  • 17%
    Autumn
  • 13%
    Winter
  • Casual
    29%
  • Daytime
    25%
  • Nighttime
    14%
  • Office
    14%
  • Evening
    11%
  • Sport
    7%

Least picked for evenings.

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