Raku
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
Votes lean masculine
34 ratings
From your scent profile
Les Bains Guerbois Raku is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets black pepper and lemon against the green softness of clary sage and fig.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
50% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Green
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Raku smell like?
Black pepper and lemon lead, while clary sage and fig add a green, slightly fruity softness in the heart. Texas cedar, ambroxan and white musk form a woody, clean and faintly synthetic base.
Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The fresh, green character suits everyday wear and sits comfortably on anyone. Davidoff Champion (Eau de Toilette) and Commodity Book- have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Black pepper
- Lemon
First hours
- Clary sage
- Fig
Towards evening
- Texas cedar
- Ambroxan
- White musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Spring
- 25%Autumn
- 21%Summer
- 17%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Casual35%
- Daytime31%
- Office15%
- Nighttime8%
- Evening8%
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026