73 community ratings

Mécanique du Désir

2018UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
73 ratings

Pierre Guillaume Mécanique du Désir is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, leisure hours best.

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

How does it perform?

From 61 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% 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

Amber Blackcurrant bud Mandarin orange Musk Aldehydes Violet leaf Gaiac wood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Mécanique du Désir smell like?

Mandarin orange, blackcurrant bud and violet leaf give it a fruity, green freshness, while aldehydes add a bright, synthetic edge. Gaiac wood and amber bring a woody, slightly smoky and spicy warmth that balances the sweetness, and musk softens the whole.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, a night out and evening are the leading occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so the scent sits between the two.