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Beaufort

Lignum Vitae

Perfumer: Julie Dunkley

2016UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.6/ 10
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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.

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How does it perform?

From 190 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low 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

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Frankincense resin
AmberMoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Citrus
  2. Aquatic
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. 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

  1. First minutes

    • Pastry
    • Mandarin orange
    • Black pepper
  2. First hours

    • Metal
    • Salt
    • Juniper
  3. Towards evening

    • Frankincense resin
    • Amber
    • Moss

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 28%
    Winter
  • 23%
    Spring
  • 14%
    Summer
  • Casual
    28%
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Evening
    23%
  • Daytime
    13%
  • Office
    12%

Least picked for the office.

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