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Le Labo

Poivre 23

Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson

2008WomenModern

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10
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Le Labo Poivre 23 is a sweet, spicy and resinous scent with a smoky, woody character.

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Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.

How does it perform?

From 62 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
5.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Powdery
  6. Resinous
  7. Smoky

What does Poivre 23 smell like?

Vanilla absolute and labdanum build a sweet, resinous base, and Bourbon pepper lays spice over it. Frankincense and styrax bring a smoky air, while Australian sandalwood, gaiac wood and Indonesian patchouli add a woody, powdery warmth.

Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Though it is sold as a women's perfume, most voters read it as masculine.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Autumn
  • 31%
    Winter
  • 21%
    Spring
  • 11%
    Summer
  • Evening
    27%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Nighttime
    21%
  • Office
    16%
  • Daytime
    15%

Least picked for daytime.

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