44 community ratings

Alibi

Name: Alibi
Brand: V Canto

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
44 ratings

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V Canto Alibi is a green, earthy woody scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, described as unisex.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 38 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /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

75% 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

Mandarin orange Cypress Salt Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Elemi resin

Tahitian vetiver

Peat

Cedarwood

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Cashmere Benzoin Patchouli Leather Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
Leathery

What does Alibi smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most read it as masculine.

The top notes of mandarin orange, bergamot and cypress set citrus against green. In the heart, Tahitian vetiver, peat and cedarwood turn earthy and smoky, and elemi resin adds a resinous touch. The base of leather, benzoin and patchouli leaves a spicy, leathery warmth. Halston Z-14 and Molton Brown Tobacco Absolute have a close profile.