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Eau de Cologne
Scents of Man Manannan Cologne
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Scents of Man Manannan Cologne is a unisex cologne concentration fragrance released in 2021.
The composition belongs to the fougère and floral families, combining fresh greenery, sparkling citrus, aromatic herbs, and soft woody-musky nuances.
This expressive release comes from the young British brand Scents of Man, founded in 2020 and quick to make its mark in niche perfumery.
The name Manannan evokes the image of maritime power and natural freedom, while the fragrance itself feels like an energetic walk along a green coastline.
It does not try to be exclusively masculine or feminine: the fresh opening unfolds easily on any skin, while the floral-woody base adds depth and character to the scent.
The Fragrance Pyramid and Development
The top notes open with a bright combination of bergamot, lime, grass, and lavender.
The citrus notes create a vivid, cool impulse, the green accord calls to mind freshly cut grass, and lavender gives the opening a clean fougère nuance.
In the heart of the composition, lavender continues to mingle with geranium and vetiver.
Geranium adds a subtle floral spiciness, while vetiver forms a dry, slightly earthy foundation for the transition from the fresh opening to the warmer, calmer base.
The finish is built around ambrette, jasmine, vanilla, and oak.
Ambrette softens the woody structure, jasmine adds an airy white-floral facet, vanilla rounds out the scent, and oak emphasizes the composition's confident, natural character.
Sillage and Wearability
According to the fragrance listing, Manannan Cologne has very strong sillage.
For a cologne, this is a particularly noticeable feature: the fresh citrus-green theme can project brightly from the first minutes, while the woody-vanilla trail remains present as the fragrance develops.
The fragrance will appeal to those who enjoy clean fougère compositions with noticeable projection and are not afraid to make an impression.
It can be considered for daytime wear, walks, meetings, and informal work settings, especially when you want to add freshness and dynamism to your look.
No information is available about the recommended number of sprays on skin or clothing, so it is best to adjust the dosage gradually, taking into account the strength of your atomizer and the reactions of those around you.
The Perfumer and the Brand's Style
The composition was created by Andrea Byrne.
In Manannan Cologne, her work is expressed through a precise balance between green freshness, classic lavender fougère character, and a soft base with vanilla, ambrette, and oak.
For Scents of Man, this release is important as an example of the brand's distinctive direction: here, modern niche perfumery is built around recognizable natural images without being limited to a simple refreshing effect.
Manannan gradually shifts the mood while preserving the contrast between a cool citrus opening and a denser woody-gourmand finish.
Similar Fragrances
Those drawn to the idea of a fresh, energetic, and noticeable fragrance may want to consider Paco Rabanne Phantom.
It provides a useful reference for comparing brightness and modern presentation, although Manannan Cologne smells greener, more fougère-like, and more natural thanks to the grass, lavender, and vetiver.
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