Cologne One (01)

Not a classic cologne, but a reinterpretation of freshness in its purest and most modern form. Created by Geza Schoen, Cologne One starts from a simple but powerful idea: the moment an ice-cold gin and tonic hits your senses, clear, sparkling, and immediate.

Cologne One is created with a 15% concentration, pushing the boundaries of a classic cologne. This higher concentration ensures long-lasting freshness without becoming heavy or overpowering. The result is a light, transparent cologne that still has a noticeable presence on the skin.

The opening is sparkling and lively with juniper, lime, and citrus, enhanced by bergamot and mandarin. A subtle hint of ginger and the fresh clarity of cucumber give the composition an almost palpable, cooling sensation. The heart remains subtly in the background with iris, rose, and hedione, allowing the freshness to fully radiate. The base is linear and modern with ambroxan, Iso E Super, and a touch of musk. No heavy drydown, but a subtle, long-lasting freshness that lingers like a second skin. Schoen himself describes it as “that burst of cold freshness you get with a gin and tonic.”

Top notes: Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Bergamot, Ginger, Cucumber
Heart notes: Hedione, Rose, Iris, Water Lily
Base notes: ISO E Super, Ambroxan, Musk