disclaimer: this is not meant to be a serious perfume review; this is something fun for me to do as I love perfume. each and every one of us have different tastes and preferences when it comes to fragrances. what works for me might not work for you, vice versa. I’ll try my best to describe the scents, but I will always suggest for you to go and smell them yourself before purchase. if you want to try these perfumes, please test or get a sample before committing to the bottle. picture credits to all owners.

ateez member: San

fragrance family: woody

notes:

top — pepper, bergamot

heart — jasmine, rum

base — vetiver, leather accord

my scent experience:

the fragrance opening is very citrusy but also spicy from the bergamot and pepper. right from the start, there’s a dark vibe to the fragrance already from the spice which is very fitting for the name. as it settles, the jasmine completely takes over with their light and floral scent but you can still smell the bergamot hidden underneath the jasmine. once the scent dries down, it straight up leather. I can’t smell the rum and the vetiver which would elevate the fragrance in my opinion. overall, this smells like a man wearing a leather jacket and he gave you a bouquet of jasmines.

this fragrance had moderate projection and it softened in the dry down which is ideal for me as I prefer a softer projection for leather scents. this fragrance lasted around 9 hours on my skin and that’s what I expected for a leathery scent. I don’t mind this fragrance and it’s nice but for me, there has to be a certain time and place for me to wear this and I’m not one to gravitate towards a leather scent so I’ll have to pass on this one. you need to like the scent of leather to enjoy this one.

additional notes from me:

this fragrance is part of The Smokes Collection - inspired by Kilian’s travel to the Middle East and captures the scent of bakhoor, incense, and tobacco. I know they’re most known for their Liquors Collection but do explore their other lines as they do have a couple of gems hidden there (I have a few faves). they’ve described this perfume as the gentleman of the night which perfectly describes San. we all know he’s a gentleman and his preferences in perfume as of recently adds this seductive touch to him (see Celine’s Nightclubbing). it looks like he does like his fragrances with a smoky or woody element to it so I wonder what other fragrances he uses.

who would I recommend this to?

anyone who likes the scent of leather.

those who want a fragrance for the colder months.

anyone who wants to try out Kilian’s fragrances.

if you’ve made it to the end, thank you for reading this review!! I know it’s summer for some of you and I really gave you a review that is ideal for autumn/winter. I think you can wear this anytime and in any season but it’s a leather scent so spray responsibly when wearing this fragrance. I hope you enjoyed reading this and let me know what your fave fragrances are!!

To anyone defending him or saying "maybe he didn't know what it meant", please stop. Mark is a grown man who can make his own decisions and now that he's the CEO of his own label, he is responsible for everything including his wardrobe. He's from Canada (he also lived in NYC) and at some point, most likely learned about the American Civil War at school. I'm not American and I learnt about this when I was at school so he has no excuse. Even if he didn't know, why would he wear a shirt with a flag that he doesn't even know about? We live in a world where information is accessible and we can get answers within seconds so I don’t know why he wouldn't search this up before wearing it. Those few minutes of searching it up, being educated, and re-evaluating his decision of wearing the shirt could've saved him from a lifetime of scrutiny from fans and other k-pop stans alike.

hi there!! are you asking for a masterlist? I do have a masterlist of all the fragrances I’ve reviewed which consists of perfumes Ateez have in their collection - whether they’ve purchased it or received it as a gift from fashion and/or perfume houses.

disclaimer: this is not meant to be a serious perfume review; this is something fun for me to do as I love perfume. each and every one of us have different tastes and preferences when it comes to fragrances. what works for me might not work for you, vice versa. I’ll try my best to describe the scents, but I will always suggest for you to go and smell them yourself before purchase. if you want to try these perfumes, please test or get a sample before committing to the bottle. picture credits to all owners.

ateez member: wooyoung

fragrance family: warm & spicy

notes:

top — wheat absolute, davana essence

heart — cedarwood essence, everlasting absolute

base — styrax, tolu balm

my scent experience:

this fragrance opens very boozy (whiskey to be exact) and slightly sweet from the davana. the wheat is present as I could detect the starchy quality in the opening but you would have to concentrate really hard to smell it. as it settles, the alcohol scent is still present but the woodiness does come through, even if it’s subtle. once the scent dries down, it’s now warm and resinous from the styrax but you can still smell the whiskey. to me, this literally smells like an old fashioned cocktail so if you like that drink, you would like this fragrance.

this fragrance has moderate projection which is good if you’re wearing this on a night out with your friends or at an event. this lasted about 8 hours on my skin which is a little under than I expected considering it’s a warmer scent and usually they last longer on my skin but I’m not mad about it. while this scent is warm, there’s no sweetness to it and I like something a little sweet so despite liking this fragrance, I will pass on this one but if you don’t like sweet scents, maybe check this one out. I will advise you not to wear this in a professional environment as it can be overpowering to some people.

additional notes from me:

Old Fashioned is part of the Liquors Collection and while not the most well known fragrance of the line, this perfume is quite popular. as I’ve mentioned earlier, this isn’t a sweet scent so if you’ve found that Angel’s Share is too sweet for your liking, maybe try Old Fashioned. I will say, if you don’t like the scent of alcohol and/or cocktails, this collection may not be for you and Kilian does have other lines you can explore. I’m not surprised that Wooyoung has a bottle of this considering he owns a bottle of Angel’s Share and not Yeosang saying those two perfumes smell the same to him. he did retract and said they didn’t but Wooyoung’s reaction was hilarious.

who would I recommend this to?

anyone who likes the scent of an old fashioned cocktail.

those who want a warm fragrance that isn’t sweet.

anyone who wants to try out Kilian fragrances.

if you’ve made it to the end, thank you for reading this review!! this fragrance was definitely made for the people who love warm fragrances and it would be perfect for the colder seasons. I hope you enjoyed reading this and let me know what your favorite fragrances are!!

to prevent the main masterlist from being cluttered, I've decided to create mini masterlists of collections I've reviewed. in this post, you will find all the fragrances from Courreges’ Colorama collection that was first launched in 2021 but have since expanded. each fragrance in the collection is dressed in tones of the season, becoming a definitive accessory that completes a silhouette and are listed based on their post on their website. our Courreges Prince Wooyoung had received their fragrances before attending their FW 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week and since he’s a fragrance lover, I don’t think he gave them out to the team but he could surprise us and might see a bottle in someone else’s collection. I wasn’t able to test out all of them when I was in Paris but hopefully I can review the ones I missed some time in the near future.

reminder: my reviews are not serious reviews but for you to get an idea on what each fragrance smells like. I still suggest for you to do your research on what types of scents you like and what works for you. fragrances are subjective so if it works well for you, keep using them and if they don't, that's alright there are other fragrances in the market that would suit your preferences. please read the reviews, ask for a sample and try out these fragrances before purchasing them. picture credits to all owners.

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LE MASSAGER

L’EAU PALE

L’EAU DE LIESSE

SLOGAN

SECONDE PEAU

LA FILLE DE L’AIR

L’EMPREINTE

While I love dyptique as my main place for fragrances I’d still like some alternatives in that same realm!!

I think I’ve mentioned in my review for Eau Capitale that it smells similar to Frederic Malle’s Portrait of a Lady (I also reviewed this fragrance) but it has a smoky twist to it. a lot of perfume enthusiasts compare the two so if you’re interested, check out POAL. I don’t think I’ve tried other fragrances that smell similar to Eau Captiale so unfortunately that’s my only recommendation.

hi there!! I unfortunately don’t have a review of Star1117 as I don’t own it 😔

that’s actually really cool that Star1117 smells similar to Diptyque’s Eau Capitale. this gives other fans who wanted to try it out but missed out on it the chance to experience the scent. we all know Diptyque is a nice fragrance house (you can ask Wooyoung) and I think Eau Capitale is underrated.

disclaimer: this is not meant to be a serious perfume review; this is something fun for me to do as I love perfume. each and every one of us have different tastes and preferences when it comes to fragrances. what works for me might not work for you, vice versa. I’ll try my best to describe the scents, but I will always suggest for you to go and smell them yourself before purchase. if you want to try these perfumes, please test or get a sample before committing to the bottle. picture credits to all owners.

ateez member: mingi

fragrance family: floral

notes:

top — bergamot, lemon, aldehydes

heart — may rose, jasmine

base — vanilla

my scent experience:

the fragrance opening is very powdery and a little soapy from the aldehydes. I wish I could smell the bergamot and lemon but all I could get is powder. it was so strong that it got my nose tingling, and I don't think that’s a good thing. as it settles, the rose comes through and there's a hint of jasmine which makes this floral scent lighter. rose does come off powdery in many perfumes so the powdery element is still present. once the fragrance dries down, it's still powdery but there's a warmth to it, from the vanilla. to me, this smells like roses coated in baby powder and in a way, reminds me of a luxurious public bathroom.

the projection is on the intense side and from my experience, any fragrance with aldehydes in the notes will project stronger on my skin. this lasted about 8 hours on my skin and that's good duration if I say so myself. I don't like this perfume as I'm not into powdery scents and this actually gave me a sneezing fit which is rare for me when testing out fragrances. some people would call this a grandma or an old lady perfume, and I think that's an outdated way of describing a powdery floral scent. that being said, this is a classic fragrance, and I can see why people still choose this as their signature scent.

additional notes from me:

Chanel No.5 is a classic fragrance that was first released in 1921. the story behind this fragrance was Coco Chanel asking Ernest Beaux to create a woman's perfume with a woman's scent. The name behind the fragrance is Coco choosing the fifth sample of the perfume and deciding the simple name of No.5. today, this perfume is one of, if not, the most iconic fragrance of all time. even if you're not familiar or don't even know anything about fragrances, you know about this perfume. worn and endorsed by iconic celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Nicole Kidman, Lily-Rose Depp, and as of recently Margot Robbie, this perfume truly is the definition of classic and timeless. this may not be everyone's cup of tea, but you can't deny how iconic this fragrance is.

who would I recommend this to?

anyone who likes floral and aldehydic scents.

those who want something classic, elegant, and timeless.

anyone who wants to try out Chanel fragrances.

if you've made it to the end, thank you for reading this review!! I knew there was a possibility of reviewing a classic fragrance, but I didn't expect Mingi to be the one who wore this perfume. Mingi does surprise me with his fragrance preferences but that's what makes these reviews fun for me. I hope you enjoyed reading this review and let me know what your favorite classic fragrances are!!