Lavs
amber up front, then aromatic, settling into warm spicy.
About
Lavs by Filippo Sorcinelli is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Lavs was launched in 2014. Top notes are Black Pepper, Cardamom and Jasmine; middle notes are elemi, Labdanum, Cloves and Coriander; base notes are Opoponax, Oakmoss, Palisander Rosewood, Amber and Tonka Bean. The first essence conceived by UNUM…
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin 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 date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More Filippo Sorcinelli picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Lavs smell like?
amber up front, then aromatic, settling into warm spicy. Dominant accords: amber, aromatic, warm spicy.
What notes are in Lavs?
Top: Black Pepper, Cardamom, Jasmine. Heart: elemi, Labdanum, Cloves, Coriander. Base: Opoponax, Oakmoss, Palisander Rosewood, Amber, Tonka Bean.
How long does Lavs last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Lavs loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Lavs best for?
Fall is the top pick (37%). Winter is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Lavs?
Night wear leads at 59%. Day is a secondary pick at 41%.
Is Lavs for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 56% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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