Hinoki Sesame - Unisex Eau de Parfum - 50 ml

This scent is something I've been searching for a long time. Perfectly balanced. Makes me feel "zen" and relaxed. It's meditation in the form of a scent. It's listed notes are accurate. Citrus-Smoky-Fresh (smoky and fresh shouldn't make sense but it does.) It has a modest level of duration, evolving and hitting different dimensions of its fragrance profile as it breaks down. I am biased as I prefer scents that don't overstay their welcome.

Who is this for? I'd say it's rather niche. Not everyone wants to walk around smelling like Japanese Buddhist temple but if you do, this is it.

It's unisex. The notes don't stray too far in any overbearing direction. It's perfectly balanced. You feel an aura of incense envelope you and uplift you.

I don't really leave reviews often so excuse my formatting or pacing. I'll be back once I'm running low.

I am obsessed with the smell flavors of this parfume. My only criticism is that the fragrance disappears too quickly, I am having to use quite a bit of the parfume, reapply during the day. I’ve worn sandalwood and patchouly oil from the age of 19, I am 47. Maybe it is that pure oil lasts longer than perfume? Otherwise I absolutely LOVE it!

My fragrance preferences have shifted, and I've found myself gravitating toward woodier blends with a crisp and bright demeanor. I've fallen in love with this! It's incredibly natural and sparkling, with lemon and bergamot shimmering atop gentle savoriness, creating an enticing and addicting blend of grounded brightness. Salty and smoky sesame lift the gorgeous cedar and hinoki. It's refreshing and calming, happily nutty and woody and wow, that citrus pop. A breath of fresh air that begins with a delightful sting of smoke and spice, and lingers clean. Somehow, the citruses remain and with the sesame and hinoki are so crisp. Well-blended, soft and stunning.

I switched to this from Le Labo Another 13 and I’m not going back. I get daily complements at work as it’s not too overpowering but subtly woody and mildly citrusy. Musky and very Hinoki forward.

I like it so much. Smells similar to le labo shower gel, and I am happy