WS-CN-2007

21

2007unisex

woody up front, then warm spicy, settling into lactonic.

21 by CoSTUME NATIONAL is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. 21 was launched in 2007. 21 was created by IFF and Juliette Karagueuzoglou. Top notes are Milk, Saffron, Cashmere Wood and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Musk, Olibanum, Black Pepper, Honey, Cumin and Sage; base notes are…

woody warm spicy lactonic vanilla

Noses: Juliette Karagueuzoglou · IFF

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Milk, Saffron, Cashmere Wood, Orange Blossom
Heart· 2–4h
Musk, Olibanum, Black Pepper, Honey, Cumin, Sage
Drydown· 6h+
Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, Labdanum, Cashmeran, Agarwood, Amberwood

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

85%

78%

74%

59%

46%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall39%Winter36%Spring17%Summer8%Day53%Night47%Wears unisex64%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does 21 smell like?

woody up front, then warm spicy, settling into lactonic. Dominant accords: woody, warm spicy, lactonic.

What notes are in 21?

Top: Milk, Saffron, Cashmere Wood, Orange Blossom. Heart: Musk, Olibanum, Black Pepper, Honey, Cumin, Sage. Base: Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, Labdanum, Cashmeran, Agarwood, Amberwood.

How long does 21 last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is 21 loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is 21 best for?

Fall is the top pick (39%). Winter is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for 21?

Day wear leads at 53%. Night is a secondary pick at 47%.

Is 21 for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 64% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made 21?

Composed by Juliette Karagueuzoglou and IFF. Released in 2007.