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Citrus · 2012

08 Seylon

by Odin
Rating4.2 ★ 144 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2012
CitrusAromaticFresh Spicy
Best for fallDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
In the same corner
Moonlight in Chiangmai Parfums Dusita
Moonlight in Chiangmai Parfums Dusita
86% match
Eau Sauvage Parfum Dior
Eau Sauvage Parfum Dior
84% match
Hwyl Aesop
Hwyl Aesop
84% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
9 notes
topfirst impression
Bitter OrangeYuzuBergamot
heartthe character
NutmegElemi ResinWormwood
basethe foundation
VetiverBenzoinOakmoss

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
55
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
48
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean-
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
CitrusAromaticFresh SpicyWoodyEarthyGreenAmberMossy
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Green
Amber
Mossy

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
8%
weak
7%
moderate
45%
long lasting
35%
eternal
5%
Sillage
intimate
10%
moderate
55%
strong
17%
enormous
18%
Season
spring
26%
summer
13%
fall
38%
winter
24%
Time of day
day
63%
night
37%
Gender
unisex
30%
more male
45%
male
25%
Value
overpriced
33%
ok
50%
good value
17%

Smells similar

by scent profile
86% match
Moonlight in Chiangmai Parfums Dusita
Parfums Dusita
woodyearthy
86% match
V for Men Amber Fougere With Smoky Vetiver Clive Christian
Clive Christian
fresh spicysmoky
86% match
Azzaro Pour Homme Night Time Azzaro
Azzaro
fresh spicygreen
84% match
Eau Sauvage Parfum Dior
Dior
aromaticearthy

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

BergamotBitter OrangeYuzuNutmegWormwoodElemi ResinVetiverOakmossBenzoin
topheartbase

Signature pair: Bitter Orange and Vetiver

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In plain words

The main accords of 08 Seylon are citrus and aromatic. It opens with Bitter Orange and Yuzu, reveals Nutmeg and Elemi Resin at its heart, and dries down to Vetiver and Benzoin. It lasts a moderate time and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn, mostly by day.

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