10
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Costume National J
feminine
Created by Fanny Bal
Costume National J by CoSTUME NATIONAL is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Costume National J was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Fanny Bal. Top notes are Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Lime; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Cherry Blossom and Rose; base notes are Rice, Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Moss.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
19%
Win
100%
Spr
95%
Sum
43%
Fall
Day & Night
85%
Day
30%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
368 votes
4.07
Love it
13737%
Like it
15141%
OK
5214%
Dislike
257%
Hate it
31%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 8 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Costume National J and the Costume National line receive positive reviews for their high-quality scents, with comparisons to premium niche fragrances. However, the community consensus is significantly hampered by severe availability issues, with fragrances constantly selling out and rarely appearing on discount sites, making them frustrating to acquire despite their quality.
Strengths
- Excellent scent quality comparable to niche fragrances like PDM Layton
- Homme and Homme Parfum are both highly regarded
- Scent improves significantly after initial wear-in period
Weaknesses
- Extremely difficult to find and frequently out of stock
- Not available on discount retailers
- Initial gasoline-like smell that requires acclimation period
Best for
Collectors seeking niche fragrancesThose willing to hunt for hard-to-find scentsDaily wear after proper burn-in
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
