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Bu Feng

Holding the Sword

UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.4/ 10
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16 ratings
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Bu Feng Holding the Sword is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with spice, flowers and smoky wood.

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Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 16 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% 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

Saffron

Heart notesfirst few hours

MetalRed rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Cedarwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Sweet
  5. Synthetic
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody
  8. Earthy

What does Holding the Sword smell like?

Saffron opens it, metal and red rose form the heart, and cedarwood anchors the base. The freshness and citrus are softened by a light sweetness, while earthy and smoky tones add a slightly synthetic edge.

Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. It earns a high rating, though the number of votes is small. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Davidoff Cool Elixir Safran Mineral and Montale Aoud Safran have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Saffron

  2. First hours

    • Metal
    • Red rose

  3. Towards evening

    • Cedarwood

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 31%
    Winter
  • 31%
    Autumn
  • 25%
    Spring
  • 13%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    42%
  • Casual
    25%
  • Evening
    25%
  • Office
    8%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026