Zokicar

The opening is a beautiful blend of grapefruit, moderated by light incense, and a blast of green, most likely from the wet ivy accord. In the mid, the Indian Jasmine shines through, along with sunflower leaves and a hint of mango. There is also a floral element that becomes more prominent near the drydown. This fragrance captures the essence of a Devonian garden, with its cedarwood and incense drydown that conveys the feeling of humidity trapped within an indoor greenhouse.

While I sometimes wish it projected further, this is a scent that feels made for oneself. The sillage and smell are amazing, and it smells natural to my nose. As a niche fragrance from a Canadian house, it is a very interesting unisex fragrance, and I think people should definitely try a sample. The samples come in a unique cassette case decorated with alcohol ink.

Re-review (2022): I returned to my sample of this fragrance, and it belongs in my top 10 fragrances of all time. I finally bought a full bottle, but I do wish they made a 100ml version because I love this fragrance so much. I'm happy to support Canadian businesses, and Dana el Masri is a talented perfumer.

This was one of the first Mancera fragrances I tried, besides Cedrat Boise, which I loved. Citrus fragrances usually remind me of something light and airy from Hermes or Atelier Cologne, but Lemon Line feels completely different because the lemon note is very concentrated and dense. It projects really well because of its potent base.

I feel hesitant to wear this during the summer, so I usually reach for Pomelo Paradis. Lemon Line feels more appropriate for the fall or winter. Sillage isn't massive, but I still feel a bit self-conscious when I wear it.

Some people have mentioned that Lemon Line smells like cleaning product or dishwasher liquid. While the scent is pleasant, it can be a bit synthetic and lemony for me to use it as a fragrance. I think I need something to round off the citrus, as this can become a citrus lemon bomb with a bit of sweetness.

I prefer Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche for some depth and roundness or an offering from Atelier Cologne, but this is a matter of personal preference. If I had to choose from Mancera, I would just go with Cedrat Boise since I favour its fruitiness and mellow sweetness. The sweetness of Lemon Line feels like candy.

Update: After smelling Aoud Lemon Mint, I would much prefer Lemon Line for its natural scent. Aoud Lemon Mint makes Lemon Line smell exclusive. However, I cannot stand the synthetic harshness of Aoud Lemon Mint.

This one genuinely brought a smile to my face the first time I smelled it. It’s reminiscent of grass—not grassy like Philosykos—but more dewy, with a soft floral touch and a hint of lemon verbena. The listed violet note threw me off at first—it’s not that powdery kind of violet you find in something like Kerbside Violet by Lush. Instead, it leans fresh and subtle.

It actually reminded me of Club de Nuit Milestone, which itself is a clone of Creed Millésime Impérial. There’s that familiar salty ambergris vibe, layered with soft musky fruitiness. You might catch a bit of rose in the mid, but overall, the scent stays pretty linear—which isn’t a bad thing here.

Unlike some violet-heavy scents that go overly soapy, this one stays clean, transparent, slightly wet, and a little green. The sweetness is very light and natural, likely coming from the florals or some gentle, undefined fruit notes in the background. As it dries down, it becomes a light, green, slightly grassy musk. This is completely unisex and perfect for spring or summer. It’s not officially classified as an aquatic, but it definitely gives off that vibe—though it's also deeply green. Performance is solid, and for fans of green, watery, or photorealistic “wet grass” type scents, this is absolutely worth a sample. It feels like a slightly greener take on Millésime Impérial—and for me, it's bottle-worthy.

Smells like a drier, less tart version of Nishane’s Hacivat, blended with a touch of the sweetness found in Cedrat Boise. There's a bit of black pepper and maybe some artemisia or another herbal element in the background, giving it a slightly dirtier, more grounded feel. While Cedrat Boise is juicy, clean, and dewy with a great blackcurrant note, this fragrance swaps that out for lemongrass and a bit of lime. The result is something less bright and not as sweet or mouthwatering.

It’s not an Aventus clone, but it definitely sits in the same olfactory family—more of a cousin to Cedrat Boise and Hacivat. Once it dries down, it gets very close to Cedrat Boise in scent profile, though without that fruity sparkle up top.

This could work year-round, just go easy on the sprays in the heat. It’s versatile—great for casual wear or even dates—and suits all age groups. While it leans masculine, it's easily unisex depending on how you wear it. Overall, it’s a good scent, but at this price point, you're probably better off just going with Cedrat Boise.

A surprisingly photorealistic take on the smell of hot iron—not the steamy aspect you get in H24, but more like the dry, warm scent of freshly ironed clothes. It’s a fascinating and unique concept that I haven’t really come across outside of the H24 line. Unlike H24, there are no green notes here—just cotton, musk, and a subtle metallic nuance.

Performance is impressive, which seems to be a pattern with Baruti scents. This one lasts all day and even lingers on clothing for up to three days. It stays fairly linear after the opening, but the composition is strong enough that I don’t mind. Someone more familiar with aromachemicals could probably name the exact molecule creating this metallic-cotton effect, but to my nose, it’s primarily a musky base with just a hint of metal—nowhere near as intense as the metallic-animalic punch of Oh My Deer from the same line. This one is much more wearable.

It might be a bit much for summer, but works well in every other season. Honestly, most people wouldn't even clock this as a "perfume." They'd just think you smell fresh and clean in a subtly intriguing way. Baruti continues to impress me, and this one is no exception. It’s a must-try if you’re into avant-garde, anti-perfume territory. While I personally might lean toward something like H24 for more versatility, this is still one of the most creative and well-executed scents I’ve smelled this year.