Hinoki in Hinoki
Perfumer: Chiaki Nomura
Votes lean masculine
36 ratings
From your scent profile
Scents of Wood Hinoki in Hinoki is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent led by cypress, Texas cedar and frankincense.
Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.
How does it perform?
From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
89% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
- Smoky
What does Hinoki in Hinoki smell like?
The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: cypress and Texas cedar build the woody frame, while frankincense adds a resinous, smoky depth. White thyme and clove leaf bring a spicy, green freshness, and moss pulls the forest feel closer to the earth.
Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter close behind, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters tend to call it masculine, with classic second. Mazzolari Alchemico and The Different Company Gothic Incense have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 31%Autumn
- 31%Spring
- 24%Winter
- 14%Summer
- Daytime31%
- Casual24%
- Office24%
- Evening10%
- Nighttime8%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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