27 community ratings

Back to the Roots

2023UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.0/ 10

Community score
27 ratings

Vilhelm Parfumerie Back to the Roots is a fresh, green unisex scent where citrus, flowers and powder sit on a woody base.

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Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

59% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Back to the Roots smell like?

It lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it is noticeable through the day without filling a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. It doesn't lean towards either masculine or feminine and sits between the two.

It opens with galbanum, angelica and petitgrain for a green, fresh start, softened by ambrette seed. In the heart, iris and violet bring a powdery floral note, while ginger and white tea add light spice and freshness. The base of driftwood, sandalwood and musk settles into a clean, woody finish.