Absinthe Gaïac
Perfumer: Patrice Revillard
Votes lean masculine
66 ratings
From your scent profile
Panouge Absinthe Gaïac is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and woody character, cool at first and softened by leathery, powdery touches.
Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.
How does it perform?
From 50 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
70% 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
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
PowderyWhat does Absinthe Gaïac smell like?
It opens with absinth and violet leaf, which give it a fresh, green air. In the heart, nutmeg, leather and rose bring spice and a floral side together. The base of vetiver, patchouli, gaiac wood, musk and amber settles it onto a woody, lightly sweet, oriental footing.
Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Esteban Bois Velours and Mancera Black Gold have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Absinth
- Violet leaf
First hours
- Nutmeg
- Leather
- Rose
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Patchouli
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Autumn
- 29%Winter
- 26%Spring
- 11%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual24%
- Evening24%
- Nighttime22%
- Daytime15%
- Office15%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
54% matchBois Velours
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51% matchAberdeen Lavander
Creed · 2014
50% matchBlack Gold
Mancera · 2017
49% matchAg
Ted Baker · 2016
48% matchIntense Roses Musk
Montale · 2015
48% matchSimply (Eau de Parfum)
Jil Sander · 2014
48% matchComme une Evidence Le Parfum
Yves Rocher · 2007
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Last updated: October 26, 2026