Whiff by Sergey Gubanov bottle
Sergey Gubanov

Whiff

3.0/5 · 4 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage2.1/5
Day100
Night100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Spring0
Our take

Whiff opens with lemon and pink pepper that bring a bright, slightly prickly citrus. Star anise and cypress join them, adding a cool, resinous edge that keeps the start from feeling simple or thin. The spices are present without heat, and the lemon stays clean rather than sour.

The heart moves into frankincense, almond, and violet. The almond softens the resin and gives a gentle powder, while violet adds a mild floral touch that sits close to the wood. Frankincense carries the aromatic thread forward and ties the top to the base with steady warmth.

Vanilla, tonka bean, guaiac wood, and sandalwood form a smooth, amber-heavy drydown. The vanillas and tonka feel sweet but not heavy, and the woods give a dry, polished foundation that supports the powder and spice. The overall character is woody, amber, vanilla, aromatic, powdery, soft spicy, fresh spicy, almond, anis, and citrus.

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