Costa Challenger Man Fragrance Oil
Inspired by Lacoste Challenge, this is a fresh and energetic citrus aromatic fragrance that opens with sparkling notes of Amalfi lemon, tangerine, and bergamot, creating a bright and uplifting first impression. The heart brings warmth and elegance through ginger, lavender, and violet leaf, adding a cool aromatic edge with a subtle green freshness. It dries down into a smooth, masculine base of teak and ebony woods, leaving a clean, refined, and confidently modern finish.
Scent character
- Style: Citrus aromatic
- Mood: Fresh, sporty, confident
- Character: Bright, zesty, aromatic, woody
- Gender profile: Masculine-leaning
- Best suited to: Men’s fragrance ranges, grooming products, fresh home fragrance
Note profile
- Top Notes: Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Bergamot
- Heart Notes: Ginger, Lavender, Violet Leaf
- Base Notes: Teak, Ebony Woods
What it can be used for
This is an oil-soluble fragrance concentrate, so it should always be diluted and used within the limits on the supplier’s IFRA certificate.
Fine fragrance
This profile works very well in perfume because the fresh citrus opening and woody aromatic base give a clean, wearable scent with good appeal.
- EDP / Parfum in perfumer’s alcohol: typically 15–25%
- Body mist / lighter spray: typically 3–8%
- Roll-on perfume oil: often 10–30%, depending on strength and IFRA limit
It works especially well in:
- men’s fragrance ranges
- sporty or casual perfumes
- designer-inspired collections
- fresh daytime scents
Body and personal care
If approved for cosmetic use, it is very well suited to modern men’s bath and body products.
- Body lotion / cream / aftershave balm: around 0.3–1.5%
- Shower gel / body wash / hand wash: around 0.5–3%
- Shampoo / beard wash / grooming products: around 0.2–1.0%
- Soap / syndet bars: around 1–4%
- Bath bombs / bath salts: around 0.5–2%
This type of fragrance is especially good for:
- men’s shower gels
- hand wash
- beard care
- grooming products
- fresh soap bars
Home fragrance
This fragrance profile also performs well in home fragrance because the citrus and woods create a clean, crisp, masculine atmosphere.
- Candles: around 6–10%
- Wax melts: around 8–12%
- Reed diffusers: around 15–25%
- Room sprays: around 1–5%
It suits:
- office and lounge fragrances
- fresh masculine candles
- reed diffusers
- modern room sprays