James

A woody fragrance with a pronounced green and citrus side, James was released by Atkinsons in 2022 and is aimed at men. Around two thirds of wearers describe it as green and citrusy; a minority also find it spicy, musky or ambery.

The opening is sharp and fresh: bergamot and finger lime bring zest, violet leaf adds a cut-grass greenness and pink pepper a light prickle. Clary sage keeps the heart herbal and slightly dry, with white flowers softening the edges. The base is where the woody character settles in, with patchouli and vetiver giving earth and smoke, akigalawood a peppery, oud-like depth, elemi a lemony resin and musk a clean, skin-like finish.

There are no community reports on longevity or sillage to draw on yet. On paper this is a daytime scent for most of the year, crisp enough for an office or a spring walk, with a base that keeps it from feeling thin in cooler weather.

James — for men fragrance by Atkinsons (released 2022). Notes: Akigalawood, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Elemi resin, Finger Lime, Musk, Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Violet Leaf, White Flowers, elemi. — Parfica open fragrance database