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Costume National

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Perfumer: Julien Rasquinet

2019UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10
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Costume National I is a unisex scent that opens with saffron, thyme and bergamot and settles on ambroxan, cedarwood and leather, with a fresh, spicy and leathery character.

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How does it perform?

From 59 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
8.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% 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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Leathery

What does I smell like?

Saffron and thyme add spice to the brightness of the bergamot at the top. Lavender, labdanum and geranium form the heart, while ambroxan, cedarwood and leather build a woody, leathery base. Fresh, fruity and sweet accords are there too, but a synthetic sheen outweighs them.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter, autumn and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Powerful Black have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Saffron
    • Thyme
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Lavender
    • Labdanum
    • Geranium
  3. Towards evening

    • Ambroxan
    • Cedarwood
    • Leather

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 31%
    Winter
  • 31%
    Autumn
  • 29%
    Spring
  • 10%
    Summer
  • Casual
    22%
  • Nighttime
    20%
  • Evening
    20%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Office
    16%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026