Lignum Vitae
Perfumer: Julie Dunkley
Votes lean masculine
231 ratings
From your scent profile
Beaufort Lignum Vitae is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter and suits leisure hours and evenings out, pairing citrus and spice over a sweet, woody base.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 190 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Creamy
What does Lignum Vitae smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is favoured for leisure and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits between the two.
The top has pastry, mandarin orange and black pepper, the citrus brightness sharpened by the pepper. In the heart, ginger, juniper and gaiac wood build a woody, spicy feel, while metal and salt add an aquatic coolness. The base of frankincense resin, amber and moss settles into a sweet, creamy warmth.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Pastry
- Mandarin orange
- Black pepper
First hours
- Metal
- Salt
- Juniper
Towards evening
- Frankincense resin
- Amber
- Moss
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Autumn
- 28%Winter
- 23%Spring
- 14%Summer
- Casual28%
- Nighttime23%
- Evening23%
- Daytime13%
- Office12%
Least picked for the office.
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