Gengis Khan by Marc de la Morandiere bottle
Marc de la Morandiere

Gengis Khan

4.2/5 · 62 votes Masculine 1989
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day65
Night90
Fall100
Winter70
Spring50
Summer35
Our take

A man steps into a dim lounge where the air is already thick with conversation and low light. He moves through the room without raising his voice, and the blend of cloves, bergamot, lemon, nutmeg, lavender, mint, thyme, pepper, and juniper follows him at a distance that lets people notice without being overwhelmed. The spices feel brisk at first, then the herbs smooth the edges so the entrance stays approachable rather than sharp.

Rose, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley rise as the evening continues, adding a soft floral layer that keeps the spices from feeling dry. Benzoin, patchouli, frankincense, pine needles, and vetiver anchor everything with a resinous, earthy weight that lingers through the night. The scent stays present on clothes and skin well after the first drink is finished, steady rather than fleeting, and it never demands attention to be remembered.

The fresh spicy and warm spicy accords sit beside aromatic, amber, woody, citrus, white floral, green, patchouli, and balsamic tones that feel suited to this kind of evening. It is a fragrance built around resin and spice, with pine needles and vetiver giving the base a quiet forest floor character that remains long after the room empties.

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