790 community ratings

Whispers in the Library

2019UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.8/ 10

Community score
790 ratings

Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library is a sweet, woody and spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued.

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

How does it perform?

From 664 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy
Resinous

What does Whispers in the Library smell like?

It opens with orange blossom absolute, pepper and patchouli, and the heart of cypriol, Siam benzoin and tonka bean absolute pulls it towards a resinous, creamy sweetness. Cedarwood, vanilla absolute and vetiver dominate the base, settling into a powdery, gourmand woodiness.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays little part. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and voters split between feminine and masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré and Floraïku Sound of a Ricochet have a close profile.