10
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Secret Woods
masculine
Created by Julien Rasquinet
Secret Woods by CoSTUME NATIONAL is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. Secret Woods was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Julien Rasquinet. Top notes are Juniper Berries, Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Styrax, Saffron and Nutmeg; base notes are Leather, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
91%
Win
59%
Spr
21%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
65%
Day
81%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
494 votes
4.01
Love it
20141%
Like it
17034%
OK
6613%
Dislike
429%
Hate it
153%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 14 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
Secret Woods is praised as a sophisticated choice that stands apart from common designer fragrances. The community appreciates its complex progression from a sharp, smoky opening to a warm sandalwood-vetiver base, making it an excellent signature scent for those with refined, individualistic taste.
Strengths
- Complex opening with sharp, bitter, green, smoky and leathery notes
- Beautiful sandalwood and vetiver drydown
- Sophisticated and distinctive fragrance that reflects personality
- Stands out from mainstream designer fragrances
Weaknesses
- Limited mentions in community discussion
- Not widely discussed compared to mainstream options
Best for
Signature fragrance for discerning wearersYear-round wearThose seeking sophisticated, unconventional scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
