49 community ratings

L: Woody Oriental

2017MenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
49 ratings

Clive Christian L: Woody Oriental is a men's fragrance that opens with a green, citrusy freshness and settles into a sweet, spicy, resinous woodiness; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 56 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% 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

Lemon Bergamot Mandarin orange

Peppery notes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Geranium Lavender Jasmine Magnolia Iris

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Canary Islands juniper Maple syrup Musk Tobacco Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does L: Woody Oriental smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and extends into evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic or modern.

Lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange give the opening a fresh, citrusy lift, while peppery notes add spice. In the heart, geranium, lavender and jasmine form a floral-green bridge. In the base, maple syrup sweetens it, and tobacco, amber and Canary Islands juniper add a woody, resinous depth. Anfas Salam and Al Haramain Dubai share a close profile.