60 community ratings

20.1 Sorong

2019UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.3/ 10

Community score
60 ratings

Pierre Guillaume 20.1 Sorong is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex fragrance built around kyara oud, saffron and benzoin; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 58 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium 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

Kyara oud

Saffron Benzoin Cistus Nagarmotha Iris Fenugreek Patchouli Tonka bean Labdanum Cypress Citrus fruits Ginger Blackcurrant Gaiac wood Elemi resin

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous
Earthy

What does 20.1 Sorong smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and leisure and evening wear lead. The largest share of voters finds it masculine, but a good number read it as feminine.

Oud, saffron and benzoin form a resinous, spicy backbone. Cistus, labdanum and patchouli add an earthy, leathery depth, while ginger and citrus fruits lift that weight slightly. Cypress and gaiac wood strengthen the woody side, and iris brings a powdery softness. Moresque Ubar 1992 and Goutal Ambre Fétiche have a close profile.