Sports Men by Shirley May bottle
Shirley May

Sports Men

Masculine
Main accords
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity1.0/5
Sillage3.8/5
Day0
Night100
Our take

Patchouli sits heavy here, and that is the first thing to know. It pulls the whole composition toward earth rather than air, which will put off anyone who expects a clean, soapy finish from a sport-themed bottle. The musk adds a soft haze that sometimes blurs the edges instead of sharpening them.

Grapefruit sparks at the top, bright and quick, while basil brings a green bite that keeps the fruit from leaning sugary. Watermelon sounds playful on paper, yet it behaves here, adding a cool, watery lift that slips into the heart without making a scene. Black currant deepens that space, and violet rests beside it with a powdery touch that feels more evening than morning. Lavender threads through the middle, calm and familiar, giving the fragrance a steady center while cedar waits below with a dry, wood-backed structure.

Picture a warm night street after dinner, windows glowing and music spilling onto the pavement. The scent fits that kind of air, relaxed but deliberate, with patchouli and woody notes anchoring the mood while citrus flickers across the surface.

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