27 community ratings

Asanti

2017UnisexModern

8.0/ 10

Community score
27 ratings

Maison Jaxob Asanti is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a fruity, gourmand body and a resinous, smoky depth.

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Skunky's take: Sleeps by day, goes out at night; very skunk of it.

How does it perform?

From 22 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% 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

Blood orange zest

Spices Cardamom

Sangria

Apple Clove

Heart notesfirst few hours

Caramel Rum Vanilla

Roasted coffee

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tonka bean

Patchouli absolute

Oud Myrrh

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous

What does Asanti smell like?

It opens with blood orange zest, cardamom and clove for a spiced brightness, while apple and sangria carry the fruity side. In the heart, caramel, rum, vanilla and roasted coffee push it firmly into gourmand territory. The base keeps the sweetness going with tonka bean, and patchouli absolute, oud and myrrh add a woody, smoky, resinous floor.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out, evening and leisure lead the occasions. In summer heat this dense sweetness may feel heavy. Guerlain Tobacco Honey and Serge Lutens Arabie have a close profile.