241 community ratings

12.1 Un Crime Exotique

Perfumer: Pierre Guillaume

2006UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.7/ 10

Community score
241 ratings

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Pierre Guillaume 12.1 Un Crime Exotique is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.

How does it perform?

From 184 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

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

Star anise Cinnamon

Masala chai

Heart notesfirst few hours

Gingerbread

Osmanthus

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Maté Vanilla Australian sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does 12.1 Un Crime Exotique smell like?

It opens with star anise, cinnamon and masala chai. In the heart, gingerbread and osmanthus push it towards a gourmand, fruity sweetness. The base of maté, vanilla and Australian sandalwood settles into a woody, oriental finish.

Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a sizeable share finds it masculine, so it reads as open to both. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir and Parfums de Marly Herod.