50ml
50ml
50ml
CHRIS COLLINS
RENAISSANCE
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
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Description
Renaissance (also known as Renaissance Man) by Chris Collins is a marine-spicy Eau de Parfum that moves from a bracing salty citrus opening into a warm, slightly sweet tobacco and tonka heart. It layers marine accords with bright bergamot and zingy ginger, then folds in cinnamon, sage, and honey for an aromatic, semi-gourmand contrast. As it dries down, smooth tonka bean, tobacco, and soft leather create a grounded, enveloping base that remains polished and refined. The overall effect is formal, modern, and distinctive, with a unisex character despite the name.
Perfumer: Chris Collins
Scent Profile
Marine
Spicy
Aromatic
Warm
Sweet
Gourmand
Woody
Amber
Notes
Top Notes
Marine Accords
Bergamot
GingerMiddle Notes
Cinnamon
Sage
HoneyBase Notes
Tonka Bean
Tobacco
LeatherAbout CHRIS COLLINS
Chris Collins is a New York–based luxury fragrance brand founded by Chris Collins, blending refined French perfumery with the soulful elegance of Harlem culture. The brand’s collections—such as Harlem Renaissance and Dark Romance—tell stories of identity, art, and heritage through rich, expressive compositions that merge sophistication, sensuality, and timeless style.
Perfumer
Chris Collins
Chris Collins is an American perfumer, entrepreneur, and former Ralph Lauren model, best known as the founder of World of Chris Collins, a luxury fragrance house based in New York City. Drawing inspiration from his Harlem heritage and global travels, he creates sophisticated, story-driven scents that merge classic French craftsmanship with contemporary American soul and cultural depth.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers describe Renaissance as a sophisticated, marine-spicy fragrance that feels both polished and emotionally expressive, with a salty citrus-ginger opening that transitions into a warm, honeyed tobacco and tonka base. Many find it distinctive within the aquatic category, praising its balance between freshness, spice, and semi-gourmand warmth. Performance is generally regarded as solid, with noticeable presence and respectable longevity for an Eau de Parfum.
Pros
Performance excellence: Many users report arm’s-length projection with around six to seven hours of longevity, noting that the marine and spicy facets remain present throughout wear.
Versatile appeal: Reviewers often wear it for evenings, dates, and formal or business occasions, appreciating that it feels dressed-up without being overpowering.
Quality composition: The blend of marine accords, bergamot, ginger, cinnamon, sage, honey, tonka, tobacco, and leather is frequently praised as smooth, well-balanced, and more unique than typical blue aquatics.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some find the marine accord and ginger opening too intense or challenging, especially if they prefer softer or more traditional aquatics.
Situational drawback: The warm honey, tonka, and tobacco facets can feel too rich in very hot weather or for extremely casual, low-key settings.
Comparisons
Similar to niche marine-spicy aquatics: Reviewers sometimes compare it conceptually to higher-end marine fragrances that add spice and sweetness, noting that Renaissance feels more gourmand and tobacco-leaning than many of its peers.
Reminds reviewers of refined tobacco-amber scents: Some mention that the drydown evokes aspects of smooth tobacco-amber fragrances, while emphasizing that the persistent marine and ginger elements keep it more airy and unusual.
Vibe & Emotions
Confident elegance: Worn for formal events, important meetings, or evenings out when the wearer wants to project polished self-assurance.
Creative sophistication: Chosen for gallery openings, concerts, or cultural outings where the Harlem Renaissance inspiration and artistic feel resonate.
Comforting intensity: The warm honey, tonka, and tobacco base can feel enveloping and reassuring during cooler evenings or reflective moments.
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