James 2022

James by Atkinsons
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7.3 / 10 183 Ratings
A perfume by Atkinsons for men, released in 2022. The scent is spicy-woody. It is being marketed by EuroItalia.
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Main accords

Spicy
Woody
Green
Fresh
Earthy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Finger limeFinger lime Italian bergamotItalian bergamot Pink pepper CO2 Orpur®Pink pepper CO2 Orpur® French clary sage Absolue Orpur®French clary sage Absolue Orpur®
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Elemi resinElemi resin Violet leafViolet leaf White blossomsWhite blossoms
Base Notes Base Notes
Haitian vetiver Orpur®Haitian vetiver Orpur® Akigalawood®Akigalawood® MuskMusk Patchouli Orpur®Patchouli Orpur®

Perfumers

Ratings
Scent
7.3183 Ratings
Longevity
7.1159 Ratings
Sillage
6.7156 Ratings
Bottle
7.8147 Ratings
Value for money
6.3122 Ratings
Submitted by Franfan20, last update on 08/06/2025.

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Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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6
Sillage
6
Longevity
7.5
Scent
Lucas209

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Lucas209
Lucas209
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Would you like some more herbaceous soil Miss Sophie?
From the very first spray, a mixture of herbaceous astringency and a certain earthiness characterized by pink pepper and vetiver unfolds. The pink pepper provides a slightly spicy note that combines well with the patchouli and vetiver. In the opening, everything has a very clear green-earthy freshness.

What makes this fragrance for me is precisely this simplicity. Not much happens in the development, but what is there remains constantly present and does not lose its clarity. After the initial herbaceous-fresh impression, the composition is somewhat more restrained on the skin, but remains present with a slightly woody base. The earthiness from the opening continues in an attenuated form, blending with the subtle woody tones and creating a dry, almost cool finish.

The longevity is okay - not outstanding, but sufficient for a working day. The sillage remains rather subtle. It is unobtrusive, does not disturb in closed rooms and easily adapts to any everyday situation.

To summarize: an uncomplicated everyday fragrance with a green, herbaceous heart and a woody-fresh base. Not a statement fragrance, but a solid companion - especially if you just want to spray it on in the morning and get going without having to worry about your scent all day long. Anyone who appreciates green notes, subtle spice and a natural radiance should find what they are looking for here.
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7
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8
Scent
Dionysos2022

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Dionysos2022
Dionysos2022
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On a foggy winter's day...
... in the late afternoon, a gentleman comes out of one of the dark alleyways in Nottin Hill from one of the bookshops. He is wearing a suit with a violet in the patch, a hat and a woolen coat. The smell of spices and lemons comes from one of the shops. Under his arm he is carrying a book he has just bought. He is happy with himself and the world.

When you apply this fragrance, the first thing you notice is a dark, spicy, peppery scent that is broken up with citrusy accords. This is mixed with some green, resinous and floral accents. The vetiver gives it something fresh, the patchouli lends it a dark note and the musk makes it dry and powdery. The perfume is very masculine.

The longevity and silage are good.

Here we have a men's fragrance that is very grown-up due to its masculine accent and not really something for under 25s. I can't imagine this fragrance for women either. It can be worn all year round. During the day, it looks good with a suit, jeans with a shirt and leather jacket, cloth trousers with a sweater or even casual wear. In the evening, it is a discreet companion in a tuxedo at the opera, at dinner or in a club.

Anyone who likes a dark, spicy, peppery, slightly fresh, citrusy, resinous, masculine fragrance is in good hands here. It is neither boring nor intrusive.
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Scent
MajorTom

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007? No way
Atkinsons. James Atkinsons. Was the similarity of the name to the 007 actor intentional? Of course, the company founder was the inspiration for the name of the fragrance, but the first name is somehow applaudable. A rogue who thinks evil of it. As if they wanted to draw some kind of link to James Bond, it could be good for sales ;-)

The bottle stands somewhat shy and reserved in a display case in my favorite perfumery, if only because of its color. Not one to catch your eye, but it's always the inner values that count.

So spray it on first, take a look around, let it take effect. Then put your nose to the scent and - yes, what actually? At first, I was disappointed. I have the impression that I am testing a fragrance from the last millennium. It could be from the late 70s or 80s. That doesn't necessarily have to be negative, quite the opposite. But for a fragrance that is actually modern, the result is somewhat sobering in my view.

I make my way back to the office and initially forget what I'm wearing. Only after an hour do I start sniffing again and I have to sniff, because James doesn't make itself known - the result remains the same. For me, this is a representative of the green, spicy and earthy range. In positive terms, you could say it is an elegant, unobtrusive, easy-to-wear fragrance with slightly woody and minimally fresh accents. In negative terms, the wording would be: unspectacular, uninspiring, somewhat irrelevant, slightly old-fashioned, interchangeable, moderate durability and even more moderate sillage.

And sol leaves me somewhat perplexed. Although not a bad and certainly not repulsive fragrance, it ultimately has too few arguments to make me want to buy it. No man will get bad reviews with this fragrance, but is that good enough? For me, a fragrance doesn't have to fog the entire floor, but it should have a certain power of perception. In my opinion, this is a missed opportunity for Atkinson's to follow up a big name with an equally big fragrance. It's a shame really, as it could have been more.
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7ranklin

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7ranklin
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Astera
The "James" by Atkinsons was recommended to me today in the local perfumery.

In a nutshell.
So fresh and so clean! Very fresh, very clean!

In my opinion, smells almost exactly like my favorite shampoo, Astera by Rene Furterer (Paris).
Curd soap with menthol and a subtly spicy, tangy pepper note.
In my opinion, the "James" goes in the direction of Prada (L'Homme).
Definitely a good and fresh fragrance for men!
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HermeshHermesh 2 years ago
9
Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
8
Scent
An exciting and elegant battle between sweet-earthy patchouli and dry-woody vetiver. Sage and violet watch in fascination.
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