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Eau de Cologne
Hawthorne Doubledare
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance and Release History
Hawthorne Doubledare is a unisex cologne released in 2025.
The release continues the Hawthorne brand's interest in modern men's perfumery, reinterpreting it through a freer and more versatile olfactory profile.
As a result, the composition appeals not only to men but also to women who appreciate expressive, smoky and rich fragrances.
The Hawthorne brand was founded in the United States in 2016 and builds its philosophy around a tech-driven, personalized approach to perfumery.
Doubledare significantly expands this direction: it is not merely an everyday cologne, but a distinctive fragrance with a strong presence and a recognizable mood.
Character and Olfactory Profile
In terms of its olfactory profile, Hawthorne Doubledare combines oriental and fougère facets.
It is also associated with green, mineral, woody and gourmand directions, making its character feel multilayered: fresh botanical austerity is paired with dry depth and gentle sweetness.
The fragrance's strongest impression comes from its contrasts.
It balances cool composure with a warm, almost intimate drydown, while a smoky nuance gives the composition striking visual expressiveness.
This is a fragrance for those who like a scent that does not fade into the background but creates a noticeable mood around the wearer.
Longevity and Sillage
Hawthorne Doubledare is described as having very strong sillage, so it should be viewed as a noticeable fragrance accent.
It is particularly well suited to cool weather, evenings, meetings and events, where its rich character can unfold more fully.
In warm indoor spaces and at high temperatures, the composition may feel denser, making restraint in application especially important.
No precise recommendations for applying this release to skin or clothing have been provided.
A practical approach is to test the fragrance on skin first and assess its intensity over several hours, since the character of the sillage and the duration of the scent depend on temperature, humidity and individual skin chemistry.
The Perfumer and Brand Style
The composition was created by Quentin Bisch, a perfumer known for combining modern accords with an expressive, easily understood emotional delivery.
In Doubledare, his style is reflected in the effort to make a contrasting composition both memorable and wearable.
For Hawthorne, this fragrance is important as an example of a shift from a narrow view of men's perfumery toward a more flexible unisex positioning.
Doubledare retains the composure and strength expected from an American brand, but offers them to its audience without strict gender associations.
Who Will Enjoy Hawthorne Doubledare
This fragrance is worth considering for anyone looking for strong sillage, dark nuances and a distinctive character.
It may appeal to fans of smoky, woody and fougère compositions, as well as to those who find familiar fresh colognes too light and predictable.
For a similar direction to explore, consider By Kilian A Taste of Heaven.
Pepe Jeans Pepe Jeans For Him and Soivohle Meerschaum can also be considered among fragrances with a similar mood, although each interprets the shared smoky, woody or oriental motifs in its own way.
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