90 community ratings

Craquelé

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.1/ 10

Community score
90 ratings

The Merchant Of Venice Craquelé is a spicy, woody and slightly smoky unisex scent built around red thyme, saffron and leather.

Compare

Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 91 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.8 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Craquelé smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

It opens with red thyme, cypress and violet leaf, a cool, green and spicy start. In the heart, freesia adds a soft floral touch while saffron and cedarwood build a spicy, woody body. The base of leather, frankincense and white musk settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu and Dior Fahrenheit Parfum have a close profile.