38 community ratings

Infusion Noire

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

6.8/ 10

Community score
38 ratings

Hervé Gambs Infusion Noire is a spicy, woody unisex scent built around star anise, pimento and nutmeg, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 29 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

61% 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

Star anise Cedar Sage Pimento Nutmeg Pepper Lavender

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous

What does Infusion Noire smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and the occasions that lead are evening, leisure and a night out. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number find it feminine.

The scent is spicy and woody throughout: star anise, pimento, nutmeg and pepper set a warm frame, with cedar adding a dry woodiness. Sage and lavender bring a green, lightly floral freshness. Sweet, powdery, resinous and smoky accents soften the sharper side and add an earthy depth.