Philosophy
Perfumer: Oleg Grabchuk
Votes lean masculine
24 ratings
From your scent profile
G Parfums Philosophy is a unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy character with a woody, resinous and smoky base, finished with a leathery edge.
Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.
How does it perform?
From 21 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.
Blind buy risk
83% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
- Smoky
- Leathery
What does Philosophy smell like?
Amber, labdanum, frankincense and elemi resin build a warm, resinous frame. Thyme, absinthe wormwood and pink pepper carry the green and spicy side, while vetiver adds dry woodiness; rum and ambrette bring a soft, sweet tone.
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads open to both.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Autumn
- 27%Winter
- 27%Spring
- 11%Summer
- Casual25%
- Evening23%
- Nighttime21%
- Office17%
- Daytime15%
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