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Der Duft

Act

3.2/5 · 76 votes Unisex 2021
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.6/5
Sillage2.7/5
Day100
Night66
Spring97
Fall97
Summer76
Winter59
Our take

Act exists for the person who wants a citrus scent with backbone. Bitter orange and lime give it a bright, sunlit energy, but the argument for wearing it rests on the vetiver and tobacco. Those heavier elements wrap around the fruit and keep the blend from floating away. The musk and ambergris sit underneath and give the scent a steady presence that carries through a long morning without thinning out. It stays near the body rather than announcing itself across a space, which makes it a smart choice for close quarters where a loud spray would feel intrusive. The entire composition feels grounded and professional.

The star fruit adds a sharp, unusual twist that separates this from standard office citrus, though that same quirk is where the fragrance stumbles. The fruit note leans synthetic and can feel jarring against the natural earthiness of the moss and cypress. Someone who expects a seamless, entirely realistic orchard smell will find that plastic edge distracting. It is a scent for bright daylight and clear plans, but the artificial fruit keeps it from feeling like a pure expression of nature.

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