Freshman (Cologne)
33 ratings
From your scent profile
Truefitt & Hill Freshman is a fresh, citrusy cologne for men that suits spring and summer days.
Skunky's take: The kind you spray in the morning to start the day.
How does it perform?
From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
58% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Aquatic
- Green
- Synthetic
- Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Synthetic
SpicyWhat does Freshman (Cologne) smell like?
It opens with bergamot, lemon, mint and rosemary, softened by orange blossom. In the heart, clary sage, lily of the valley and jasmine add a floral touch. The base of cedar, sandalwood, moss, musk and amber settles it onto a woody, warm footing. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with aquatic and spicy tones in the background.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Most voters see it as masculine and classic. Kenzo pour Homme and Polo Sport have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Orange blossom
- Mint
- Rosemary
First hours
- Clary sage
- Lily of the valley
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Musk
- Mint
- Cedar
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 39%Summer
- 39%Spring
- 17%Autumn
- 5%Winter
Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter- Casual27%
- Daytime25%
- Office22%
- Sport13%
- Evening7%
- Nighttime5%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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Chopard · 1994
52% matchAbsolute Blue
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Last updated: October 26, 2026