27 community ratings

Themis

Name: Themis
Brand: Giardino Benessere

Perfumer: Paolo Terenzi

2020UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

6.7/ 10

Community score
27 ratings

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Giardino Benessere Themis opens with saffron, star anise and Peru balsam and deepens into oud, vanilla and patchouli: a sweet, spicy, woody unisex fragrance.

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Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.

How does it perform?

From 32 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Saffron Star anise Peru balsam

Heart notesfirst few hours

Indonesian gurjum balsam

Benzoin Indian oud Indian sandalwood

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vanilla Cambodian oud

Indian patchouli

Cypriol

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Creamy
Resinous

What does Themis smell like?

The top notes of saffron, star anise and Peru balsam give a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, benzoin, Indian sandalwood and two different ouds come forward, while gurjum balsam keeps the resin going. At the base, vanilla adds a creamy sweetness, and Cambodian oud, Indian patchouli and cypriol bring an animalic, woody weight.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of votes back this, so treat it as a rough guide. Its dense oriental build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it sits comfortably on either men or women. Its profile is close to Areej Le Doré Walimah II and Parfums MDCI L'Homme aux Gants.