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J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin

Bachanal

Perfumer: Véronique Nyberg

2026UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.9/ 10
Community score
86 ratings
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J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Bachanal is a creamy unisex scent that carries gourmand sweetness and spice over a floral, green base.

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

How does it perform?

From 77 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% 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

Cocoa Resinoid
Vanilla absoluteWoods

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Green
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Creamy

What does Bachanal smell like?

It opens with bitter almond, bergamot and pistachio: the almond and pistachio give a nutty sweetness, which the bergamot lightens. In the heart, coconut, patchouli and geranium take over. Coconut adds creaminess, while patchouli and geranium bring a green, faintly earthy edge. It dries down to cocoa resinoid, vanilla absolute and woods, which settle the sweetness onto a woody base.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring following behind. Evening, leisure and nights out come up most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Jardins d'Écrivains Howl and Zoologist Rabbit have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bitter almond
    • Bergamot
    • Pistachio
  2. First hours

    • Coconut
    • Patchouli
    • Geranium
  3. Towards evening

    • Cocoa Resinoid
    • Vanilla absolute
    • Woods

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 33%
    Winter
  • 22%
    Spring
  • 11%
    Summer
  • Evening
    27%
  • Casual
    24%
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Daytime
    14%
  • Office
    12%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 27, 2026