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Start by Sergey Gubanov (2016): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Sergey Gubanov/Start

Start by Sergey Gubanov

Fragrance / 2016

Start

UNISEX

7.1/ 106 ratings

CitrusWoodyGreen

aromatic

fresh spicy

Released: 2016
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

StartSergey Gubanov

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Lavender Sea Notes

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Woody

Green

aromatic

fresh spicy

herbal

lavender

marine

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity4.0 / 10

Sillage2.0 / 10

Value8.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

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Day100%

Night0%

Audience skew

Male50%
Female0%
Unisex50%

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.1/10

Very Good

6 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Start by Sergey Gubanov smell like?+

Start by Sergey Gubanov features a layered composition opening with Lemon, Mint, and Tarragon at the top, Geranium, Lavender, and Sea Notes at the heart, Tonka Bean and Woody Notes in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, green.

What are the notes in Start?+

Top notes: Lemon, Mint, and Tarragon. Heart notes: Geranium, Lavender, and Sea Notes. Base notes: Tonka Bean and Woody Notes.

Is Start for men or women?+

Start by Sergey Gubanov is designed for both men and women (unisex).

When was Start released?+

Start by Sergey Gubanov was launched in 2016.

What fragrances are similar to Start?+

Fragrances similar to Start include Green by Sergey Gubanov, Whiff by Sergey Gubanov, Play by Sergey Gubanov, Sergey Gubanov For Him by Sergey Gubanov, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Start by Sergey Gubanov is a fragrance for women and men. Start was launched in 2016. Top notes are Lemon, Mint and Tarragon; middle notes are Sea Notes, Lavender and Geranium; base notes are Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.