21 community ratings

Shiso

Name: Shiso
Brand: Aftelier

Perfumer: Mandy Aftel

UnisexClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
21 ratings

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Aftelier Shiso is a unisex scent that moves from a sharp opening of green pepper and clove through shiso, pandanus and geranium into oud, patchouli and sandalwood; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 22 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

76% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Green pepper

Clove

Heart notesfirst few hours

Shiso

Pandanus

Geranium

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Oud Patchouli Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy

What does Shiso smell like?

The green pepper and clove open fresh, green and spicy. In the heart, shiso, pandanus and geranium bring out the floral and herbal side. As it dries, oud, patchouli and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, resinous and earthy base, with a touch of sweetness left over.

Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from few votes. Most voters pick autumn, but the other seasons are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it can be worn without tying it to one gender. Hermès Equipage Géranium and Amouage Bracken Man have a close profile.