12 community ratings

Geminesse (Cologne)

Name: Geminesse (Cologne)
Brand: Max Factor

1974Women

8.3/ 10

Community score
12 ratings

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Max Factor Geminesse (Cologne) is a floral chypre for women, led by oakmoss, amber and ylang-ylang.

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Skunky's take: Shows up when the lights come on, born for the evening.

How does it perform?

From 12 community ratings, all out of 10.

Bottle

5.4 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

100% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Amber Ylang-ylang Jasmine Tuberose Leather Rose Musk Lily of the valley Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Synthetic
Spicy
Oriental
Leathery
Chypre

What does Geminesse (Cologne) smell like?

It reads as one piece: jasmine, tuberose, rose and lily of the valley form the floral core, while oakmoss and vetiver set it on a dry, earthy ground. Leather and amber add a spicy, oriental warmth, and musk softens the edges. There is a synthetic sheen to it, but the classic chypre character stays in front. It has been discontinued. Its notes and accords are close to Robert Piguet Bandit (1999) and Fendi Fendi (1987) (Eau de Toilette).