Courage EDT by Förster and Johnsen bottle
Förster and Johnsen

Courage EDT

4.0/5 · 5 votes Masculine 2010
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity4.2/5
Sillage3.5/5
Day100
Night0
Spring80
Fall80
Summer40
Winter20
Our take

Courage EDT opens with a bright spray of bergamot and neroli that feels like stepping into a sunlit courtyard after rain. Pink pepper adds a crisp bite that keeps the citrus from leaning too soft. The first impression is clean and upright, the kind of scent that suits a linen shirt and an open window.

The heart shifts toward French labdanum and iris, giving the fragrance a resinous weight that grounds the sparkle without dulling it. Geranium brings a green edge that keeps the middle from feeling overly polished. The overall character is woody and aromatic, with a balsamic warmth that suggests a well-kept workshop filled with cedar shavings and dried herbs.

This is a fragrance for a man who wants to smell composed rather than flashy. It suits someone who values a scent that feels like part of his routine rather than a statement. Those who prefer airy aquatics or sugary gourmands will find this composition too earthy and dry. Courage EDT leaves a lasting impression through its vetiver and patchouli.

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