Costume National Scents 2021 Edp

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Secret Woods

by Julien Rasquinet

Costume National Scents Secret Woods is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Julien Rasquinet. Secret Woods opens with Juniper, Bergamot, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Saffron, Nutmeg, and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vetiver. Costume National Scents's Secret Woods carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Many reckon it's a greener, more wearable take on Amouage Interlude, while others find its strong leather and smoky notes overwhelming and not quite the 'secret woods' promised. Definitely test before you commit.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
Secret Woods Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16%
Floral 3%
Fruity 2%
Green 9%
Sweet 12%
Warm 24%
Woody 29%
Earthy 17%
Animalic 13%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it unsuitable for office settings. However, its dark, sophisticated profile is perfect for evening dates and formal events, though less so for casual daytime wear given its intensity.

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About

Opens with a brisk, almost tart freshness from juniper and grapefruit, quickly giving way to a dense, dark heart of leathery saffron and warm nutmeg. The drydown settles into a deeply woody, earthy base of vetiver, sandalwood, and patchouli, with a persistent smokiness that some find intriguing and others, well, a bit too much. It's a journey from a damp coniferous forest to a worn leather armchair by a smouldering campfire.