78 community ratings

12 Hyperessence Matale

2005UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

6.6/ 10

Community score
78 ratings

Pierre Guillaume 12 Hyperessence Matale is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of bergamot, mint and black tea against the dry warmth of cedar, leather and pepper.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 62 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.6 /10

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

Sillage

5.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.1 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

62% 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

Jasmine Mint Leather Black tea Cedar Musk Bergamot Pepper

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Leathery

What does 12 Hyperessence Matale smell like?

Citrus and mint give it a fresh, green start, softened by black tea and jasmine. Pepper adds a spicy edge, while cedar and leather lay a woody, slightly smoky base, with musk staying quietly in the background.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It leans a little more masculine than feminine, though many voters call it feminine. Ajmal Verde and Denim Original (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.