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Once Perfume

Josy

Perfumer: Olaf Larsen

UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

6.6/ 10
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Once Perfume Josy is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral character over a woody, creamy base, and it suits spring and summer days best.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 19 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

53% 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.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Synthetic
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Creamy
  7. Earthy

What does Josy smell like?

Josy lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays with you without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter getting fewer votes. It is chosen most often for leisure, work and daily wear, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike.

It opens with ambrette seed, and lily of the valley takes the heart. The base of oakmoss, white musk and ambergris gives the dry-down an earthy, lightly spicy, creamy warmth. The fresh, floral side leads, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Aaron Terence Hughes Aura and Diptyque Fleur de Peau (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Ambrette seed
  2. First hours

    • Lily of the valley
  3. Towards evening

    • Oakmoss
    • White musk
    • Ambergris

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Spring
  • 25%
    Autumn
  • 25%
    Summer
  • 16%
    Winter
  • Casual
    27%
  • Office
    22%
  • Daytime
    20%
  • Nighttime
    12%
  • Evening
    12%
  • Sport
    7%

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