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Eau de parfum
Marcus Spurway Citron Cannelle
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Citron Cannelle — a citrus-spicy character
Citron Cannelle is an eau de parfum for men by Marcus Spurway, a French perfume house with a heritage dating back to 1835.
The fragrance name translates as “lemon and cinnamon” and perfectly conveys its contrasting idea: a fresh citrus impulse gradually merges with spicy warmth and deep woody-amber nuances.
The composition belongs to the citrus and spicy families, but its character goes beyond light freshness.
Floral, balsamic and woody accents are also noticeable, giving Citron Cannelle a multidimensional and expressive character.
This is a fragrance with character: energetic at the opening, spicy as it develops and rich in the trail.
How the fragrance unfolds
The opening of the composition is built around lemon, marigold and spicy clove. Lemon creates a bright, sparkling start, while marigold adds a soft floral nuance.
Clove immediately introduces a dry spiciness, so the opening feels not merely fresh, but composed and distinctive.
As it unfolds, the fragrance becomes warmer. Cardamom lends the heart a cool spicy facet, while cinnamon intensifies the sense of warming spice and gives the composition greater texture.
In the drydown, amber and ebony wood create a dense, dark and elegant foundation with a distinctly woody character.
Longevity, sillage and wearability
Citron Cannelle is presented as a men's eau de parfum with very strong sillage.
This character will especially appeal to those who value noticeable fragrances that do not dissolve into the surrounding space and leave a memorable impression behind.
The composition projects with confidence, so it is best approached as a full-fledged fragrance statement rather than a barely perceptible background scent.
The citrus-spicy opening makes the fragrance particularly suitable for cool weather, while the amber-woody base supports it in evening settings.
Citron Cannelle is well suited to professional settings, meetings and nights out when you want to emphasize composure, individuality and inner energy.
Its fresh facets may shine more brightly in summer, but given the very strong sillage, it is important to consider the amount applied and the size of the space.
There are no precise recommendations for applying this release to skin or clothing, so it is sensible to start with a small number of sprays and assess the intensity on your own skin.
Spicy and woody accords can smell different depending on temperature, humidity and the type of fabric.
On skin, the fragrance usually develops more smoothly, while on clothing it may retain its amber-woody trail for longer.
Its place in the Marcus Spurway style
Citron Cannelle showcases a classic French approach to contrasts: the fresh citrus here is not separated from the spices, but gradually leads into a rich woody base.
As a result, the fragrance feels both traditional and expressive. It will appeal to fans of compositions in which the clean energy of lemon meets the warmth of cinnamon, cardamom and amber.
The database does not specify the perfumer, release year, collection or other concentrations of this fragrance, so Citron Cannelle is best assessed through its olfactory profile and behavior on skin.
For further exploration, consider Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green: it is a comparable option in terms of masculine character for those seeking an expressive, distinctly present fragrance that is not overly neutral.
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