January Scent Project 2017 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Selperniku

by John Biebel

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January Scent Project Selperniku is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by John Biebel. Selperniku opens with Lemon, Petitgrain, and Cypress, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Cardamom, Juniper, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Salt, Milk, Sandalwood, and Tobacco. January Scent Project's Selperniku carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This indie darling is utterly divisive: some find it a masterful, unique gourmand, while others are repulsed by its intense butter note. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention, though probably not for the faint of heart.
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  • Unique
  • Bold
  • Cozy
  • Modern
  • Playful
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Selperniku Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its unique, noticeable profile and moderate sillage make it a standout for dates and casual wear, where its unusual charm can be appreciated. However, the strong, sometimes polarising butter note and gourmand leanings make it less suitable for formal events or the office, where subtlety is often key.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Selperniku opens with a bright, green burst of lemon and cypress, quickly softening into a complex, savoury-sweet heart. Apricot, creamy butter, and immortelle create a rich, almost lactonic warmth, underpinned by a subtle herbal and spicy hum of juniper and cardamom. The base deepens with salty milk, smooth sandalwood, and a hint of tobacco, evolving into a uniquely comforting yet intriguing skin scent.

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