Duke by Atkinsons
Men 1992
Description
Duke by Atkinsons is a chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 1992, this composition features basil, bergamot, rosemary, lavender, anise, tarragon, and aldehydes in the top notes; fir, geranium, tobacco, and patchouli in the heart; and oakmoss, amber, leather, musk, and cedar in the base.
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When to wear it (votes)
Key notes
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Top
basil
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Heart
Red Spruce
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Base
oakmoss
Community
22 votes
- Positive 77%
- Negative 9.1%
- Neutral 14%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
94 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
22 votes
Season
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25 votes
Time of day
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13 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Duke
Duke by Atkinsons is a chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 1992, this composition features basil, bergamot, rosemary, lavender, anise, tarragon, and aldehydes in the top notes; fir, geranium, tobacco, and patchouli in the heart; and oakmoss, amber, leather, musk, and cedar in the base.
Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
12 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
16 votes
Character
Tied for the lead Leans masculine / Traditionally masculine
8 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
8 votes
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Community reviews
1 review
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Sniffing out obscure vintage fragrances is nearly impossible these days, with outrageous online prices and replicas that smell like cheap shower gel. Duke of Atkinsons is a tricky proposition that will wrinkle many noses. It opens soapy and citrusy with a strong vintage edge, highlighting moss, aldehydes, and a consistent tobacco note (on my skin, these are the most prominent). It feels like stumbling upon a bar of soap from another era tucked away in a forgotten drawer of an abandoned mansion. Overall, it’s a pleasant scent for me, with a soft, tranquil woody base, especially considering the year it was created. It’s worth exploring if you enjoy aromas from that period and want to study how perfumes evolve over time. To be honest, it doesn’t remind me of either the legendary Rabanne or Antaeus, so if you’re hunting for something similar to the vintage versions of those two, you’d be better off looking elsewhere.