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Hoplreot – :
An absolutely enticing and enveloping citrus spice fragrance that is meant to evoke the vetiver found in Sri Lanka, this shimmering beauty features notes of uzu, orange, bergamot, nutmeg, elemi, benzoin, oakmoss and wormwood that fortify the heart of the fragrance which is vetiver. This is an extraordinary unisex fragrance for a world traveler that evokes the rain laden landscapes of India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The mix is sensual and warm, yet never strong or foreboding. High quality ingredients and a beautiful layered composition makes for an instant modern classic of niche fragrance making.
kollyuchiy – :
On my skin it starts off close to Montale’s Red Vetyver but Odin 8 is more subtle and somewhat refined and as it settle I get the citrus note but in again a very refined and subtle way. This scent on my skin lasts at least 7-8 hours.
Voevoda84 – :
Pretty much all vetiver, still don’t know why it showed up in an article about black tea.. It’s very nice though
TOKNH2008 – :
تا حد زیادی به گری وتیور تام فورد شباهت داره. با این تفاوت که گری وتیور بوی تمیزتری داره و ادین ۰۸ جوز هندی در بطن وجودیش قابل تشخیصه
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It is almost near scent to Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford, But Grey Vetiver is clean and a little soapy effect, but in Odin 08 you can smell Grey vetiver plus nutmeg in the background…
vvalera – :
Seylon is only ok to me. I’m a little disappointed. I expected great things after my Semma experience.
From first application until it fades away, Seylon is a clean, light, and fresh laundry scent on me. Huh. Vetiver, benzoin, oakmoss, and a hint of citrus. I agree with those who have mentioned the vintage feel of this fragrance. It’s very linear, no surprising developments, and I get almost no spice, smoke, or resin. Longevity and sillage are on the low side. It’s pleasant enough but on me it’s nothing particularly special or exciting. I definitely get the appeal, but it’s not my type of scent and it’s not interesting enough on my skin to warrant purchasing a bottle.
a-parus – :
this is a HUUUGE vetiver punch…
…and not much else, which is a pity as a lot of odin’s ‘fumes are so multi-layered and textured…
this starts off with some spiciness, and then becomes a great big green mess. yuck. no thanks…
kokas – :
Seylon from ODIN opens with citrus and a bitter orange which remains throughout. The vetiver comes on after the settling few seconds and it’s a slightly smoky earthy texture with a definite hint of nutmeg. When everything settles finally the vetiver becomes very clean and woody with oakmoss and the warmth of benzoin too but with an almost powdery feel. It’s a very good interpretation of vetiver nothing jarring or cloying, no intrusive top notes and the drydown only improves the overall smell. ODIN continue to impress me with their repertoire of fragrances, their signature seems to be warmth and balance. I’d wear ODIN 08 Seylon but I’m not crazy about it, if you like scents like Tom Fords Grey vetiver you will like this one.
asdfghjkl – :
This is a nice nutmeg-laced vetiver composition. My favorite so far from this house. The blend is very smooth and enticing and does not smell aromachemical at all. The smoky vetiver is very appealing to me. I thought that I smelled cedar initially, but the vetiver definitely comes through as the focus within a couple of minutes.
The citrus is very low-key in this fragrance–at least compared to the nutmeg and vetiver. I don’t really smell much in the way of oak moss here. The slight sweetness reminds me a bit of the Hermessence vetiver entry. All in all, this is a very likeable creation and one which I would consider adding to my collection. Completely unisex. Nutmeg appreciation is a must.
zema978 – :
Odin 08 is intriguing, subtle and calm.
It’s refined, very close to skin.
It opens with a light breeze of citrus that mingle with the vetiver.
As you may expect the vetiver keeps growing and is joined by the oakmoss. It becomes unequivocally woody.
It has the vibe of classic masculine perfumes.
Odin 08 is not a surprising fragrance, it’s easy to wear. Well done, it develops smoothly with no hard edges or cloying notes.
The dry down is simply wonderful, a light powdery-woody scent that feels like heaven.
gekSnobesnogs – :
My second favorite offering from ODIN collection to date. Of all the vetiver based fragrances out there, I believe this one to be the most unique. In the opening I get a very sweet almost aldehydic accord I believe is from the yuzu and wormwood. This exquisite opening is short lived, lasting but mere seconds (much to my dismay). It is quickly replaced by an extremely strong trumpeting of vetiver. To me this is a less vivacious and green vetiver seen in a multitude of fragrances… now more mature, earthy and dried out. Imagine the difference in scent between freshly cut grass and sun dried hay. Elemi and benzoin lend a slight amber note, rounding out the rough edges. (33)
yana04 – :
Glorious! It smells like a fall evening at the cottage in the woods, with the smell of the dense forest and bonfire smoke. Definitely a more masculine scent, with an utterly perfect composition. I find it quite linear, quickly settling into itself, with a medium sillage and longevity. A must try!
roma19987 – :
A fantastic creation from Odin that should be a “must try” for every male.
Even though this is marketed as being “unisex” it is I think far from that and would suit a male more. This woody sweet scent is very high on vetiver, it opened almost herbal and sour from the vetiver and citrus combo and then soon changed to a very sweet woody scent full with nutmeg.
I like this very much, I gave my wrist to my significant other and he said that this is a very good scent even though if I would wear this he would have to check for a beard every time we would be in the dark. I think nutmeg is the one to blame as we usually associate nutmeg with male colognes.
All in all – a really good one. Try this out.
jxt183speagoessenda – :
I was simply not prepared for the stunning beauty that is Seylon. Seylon is like the smokiest, most robust black tea I have ever encountered. It’s so woody, yet just bright enough for a woman to be able to carry it well. I don’t detect any spice–only smooth vetyver that smells a lot like like damp black tea leaves, hence the name “Seylon,” the famous black tea grown in Sri Lanka. There is a mildewy effect that I love as well, probably from oakmoss.
Citrus is barely noticeable, not sour. It’s bitter instead and compliments the naturalness of the woods instead of smelling fruity. As the perfume dries down and wafts up to my nose, I am reminded of a steamy Japanese spa, the little droplets of steam carrying the scent of teak.
An absolute must-try for lovers of Ceylon tea, woods and/or vetyver.
FIO969 – :
Thankfully not sweet orange opening, with smoky vetiver at the front. Did I mention it’s smoky vetiver? Not a polite vetiver with the edges polished off, but not nearly as hardcore as the vetiver frags of Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier (which can be like pouring a bottle of Laphraoig on yourself).
Opening gives way fairly quickly to the heart, with the nutmeg and wood softening up the smokiness and blunting the citrus, but the bitter orange and vetiver are still present. They remain all the way through for me, but there is enough shift that it is not linear.
While the citrus is not the awful synthetic Tang smell I perceive in many ‘orange’ frags, it’s still on the natural orange side. Since I prefer grapefruit to orange in general, I prefer Different Company’s Sel de Vetiver in this respect.
Dry down is my favorite part. It seems very straightforward, maybe a little retro-ish men’s cologne but without 3 dozen different notes. Somehow it brings to mind old memories of Brut from the old days; not that it smells like Brut, but that somewhat bracing, masculine feel, very un-fussy; all of this done with high-quality materials (as in, not a single off-note or obviously synthetic feel that makes you think that someone was shaving money off the budget).
Perhaps its whatever they are using to simulate the moss? It feels rich without any trace of vanilla or any such tricks to cover a lack of true base. It’s a feel more than a scent that makes me think of vintage men’s fags that had that big, sturdy base, and that’s the first current men’s frag that I can think of that has had that effect on me. The longevity and silage are not the same as a vintage frag, but that’s not a fair comparison.
I was thinking I would pass on this one during the middle, but the dry down has made me reconsider. I know that I can find any number of vetiver frags with more complexity (if by complexity we mean number of different notes) than this at a fraction of the price, but Seylon’s goal is obviously quality, and letting the vetiver speak for itself. As a vetiver enthusiast, I think I’d better stop here because I’m talking myself into buying a bottle.