Fahrenheit Cologne by Dior

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Fahrenheit Cologne is perhaps the flanker most similar to the EDT (more so than Absolute, 32, or Parfum), but in one of those dubious reformulations.

The scent lacks presence and the performance is mediocre, even with heavy application. At first, you feel the classic DNA, but it lasts only seconds; then the classic imprint disappears and it turns abrupt, extremely citrusy between tangerine, bergamot, and lemon. Rarely do the top notes settle (about 40 minutes). Afterward, it transforms into a dark phase that doesn’t know what identity to take, lasting an hour. It’s a perfume that evolves in blocks; it’s hard to distinguish the notes until the end. You notice the citrus at the beginning, then the characteristic violet, later nutmeg and caraway. Patchouli and vetiver are very discreet in the background. Cedar softens it among so many oriental notes. It gives the impression of a softened Fahrenheit EDT that doesn’t know what it wants. It’s not for summer: too dark for daytime and summer, and too short for winter and night. At first, I rejected it for that citrus vibe, but when the majesty of the EDT emerged, I had to give in, though with reservations about the lack of personality and mediocre performance. Optimistically, it’s a Fahrenheit to introduce yourself to the EDT and other flankers (except 32, which has nothing to do with it); it’s for beginners who fear the EDT. Passes barely. Scent: top and early-mid 4/10, late-mid and base 6/10. Sillage 5/10. Longevity 5.5/10. Versatility 4.5/10.

• Longevity
• Citrus
• Sillage
• Summer