Racine
Perfumer: Jean Laporte
Votes lean masculine
37 ratings
From your scent profile
Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Racine is a unisex chypre that sets bright citrus against a green, earthy woodiness.
Skunky's take: A classic with a vintage spirit, for the nostalgic.
How does it perform?
From 32 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
78% 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
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Earthy
- Chypre
What does Racine smell like?
It opens fresh and sharp with bergamot, lemon and blackcurrant bud. In the heart, vetiver, jasmine and lavender build a green, lightly spicy air, while oakmoss and sandalwood settle it onto an earthy, woody base.
Its sillage is moderate and its longevity good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Just over half of voters find it masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Detaille Escrimeur and Detaille Aéroplane have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Lemon
- Blackcurrant bud
First hours
- Vetiver
- Jasmine
- Lavender
Towards evening
- Oakmoss
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 30%Autumn
- 28%Spring
- 25%Summer
- 18%Winter
- Casual23%
- Daytime22%
- Office20%
- Evening17%
- Nighttime15%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
66% matchEscrimeur
Detaille
63% matchAéroplane
Detaille
61% matchCollection No. 74 - Victorian Lime Fragrance
Taylor of Old Bond Street
60% matchMila Schön Uomo (1986) (Eau de Toilette)
Mila Schön · 1986
59% matchEau pour Homme (2013) (Eau de Toilette)
Giorgio Armani · 2013
59% matchEau Sauvage Extrême (1982) (Eau de Toilette Concentrée)
Dior · 1982
56% matchEau Pour Homme (1984) (Eau de Toilette)
Giorgio Armani · 1984
53% matchCacharel pour L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Cacharel · 1981
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Last updated: October 26, 2026








