Shoku For Him by Annayake bottle
Annayake

Shoku For Him

3.4/5 · 5 votes Masculine 2021
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Character

Longevity2.6/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day80
Night60
Summer100
Spring80
Fall40
Winter20
Our take

Shoku For Him opens with lemon, bergamot, nectarine and rum. The citrus is bright and the fruit adds a soft roundness, while the rum gives a faint warm edge that keeps the start from feeling sharp. Mint, pepper and green grass follow. The mint is cool, the pepper adds a light bite, and the grass brings a leafy tone that sits close to the skin. The aromatic and fresh spicy accords are clear here, and the marine facet adds a clean air to the heart.

The drydown carries sandalwood, vetiver, amber and benzoin. Sandalwood and vetiver form a dry woody base, amber adds a mild resinous warmth, and benzoin brings a gentle sweetness that rounds the finish. The woody and green threads stay present, and the fresh opening fades into a calm, steady blend that feels natural rather than synthetic. It suits daytime wear in warm weather and works for someone who likes a clean, aromatic profile that stays close to the skin without becoming heavy. The rum note can read slightly thin next to the wood, and the grass turns a bit sharp if the air is very dry. The composition is pleasant and easy to wear, but the rum and grass do not always sit together smoothly, which makes the scent feel less cohesive than it aims to be.

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