Why Not A Cologne
Perfumer: Mark Buxton
13 ratings
From your scent profile
Mark Buxton Perfumes Why Not A Cologne is a fresh, green unisex scent that carries mandarin, bergamot and pineapple through jasmine sambac and neroli into a base of leather and vetiver.
Skunky's take: The scent you will reach for once T-shirt weather is back.
How does it perform?
From 18 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.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Why Not A Cologne smell like?
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without filling a room. It is unisex and can be worn by anyone. The ratings come from only a few votes, so they are a rough guide.
It opens with mandarin, bergamot, pineapple and red apple, a bright citrus-fruity start, with basil adding a green edge. In the heart, jasmine sambac, neroli and rose bring a soft floral layer. The base settles on cedarwood, vetiver, moss and leather, woody and slightly spicy.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Magnolia
- Pineapple
- Mandarin orange
First hours
- Jasmine sambac
- Neroli
- Rose
Towards evening
- Castoreum
- Moss
- Cedarwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Summer
- 29%Spring
- 24%Autumn
- 12%Winter
Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter- Daytime25%
- Casual25%
- Office25%
- Sport8%
- Nighttime8%
- Evening8%
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026