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maddmaks – :
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alin – :
Very nice. My favourite type of scent. Warm, spicy and balsamic. I get the incense, lots of cinnamon, and a little leather. They are backed by lots of Benzoin and some Tonka bean. Hard to dislike.
My only issue is that it is as weak as a kitten on me. Not much sillage either.
I hope it is more potent on others. I will stick to my Halfeti.
Egor5609 – :
Why have I not tried this earlier? I love spicy, balsamic beauties and this is one of those. This feels like Kenzo Elephant and Guerlain Homme Ideal Parfum melded together or layered into a fabulous spiced leather and sweet incense…so glad I blind bought this. A keeper and definite rebuy, I can see me using this up very quickly like most of my other L’Artisans that I enjoy. This is also sweeter than I expected.
pwswww – :
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Scent & Qualiy: 9/10
Longevity: 8/10
Sillage: 8/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 9/10
Affordability: 7/10
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Overall: 8.2/10
bserg1966 – :
I don’t know if I have a different formulation, it’s the one that comes in the black box, the label is black and the cap is golden.
However: I wish the initial spicy blast lasted longer! After ten minutes all I get is talcum powder. No incense, no leather.
The “oriental” effect lasts longer if I spray on a ton of perfume, but sillage is weak anyway.
Not a great blind buy, but I’ll use it on days when I feel demure 😉
android84 – :
Nopat hits the nail on the head with the propolis comparison! Imagine a less floral and much more “medicinal” and sweet Fan di Fendi Extreme (or something in the similar vein); that gives you a general idea of Numero 10. A sweet leather with an organic pharmacy vibe (although not downright herbal).
It doesn’t smell bad, but for me there’s something seriously repelling about it. It’s simultaneously weird and boring. I simply don’t want to smell like that. The performance is average at best. Blah.
Leo777 – :
Well this is a pleasant oddball. The first thing that came to mind was Comme des Garcons incense Jaisalmer (I even had to check if it was also Bertrand Duchaufour’s work), but that’s merely because of the spicy cinnamon opening. I should mention early on that if you like cinnamon both perfumes are more than worth your time. Cinnamon is heavenly to me but I’m not the biggest fan of spiciness in fragrances. Fortunately however there’s a lot more going on throughout the ride. I get a sweet cherry note and something quite balmy and medicinal, maybe even too medicinal. I’m going to guess that there’s anise in here due to the licorice note I get in the opening, but it goes away rather quickly. There’s almost this weird homeopathic vibe present, and a friend of mine even said it immediately reminded her of the massage parlors in Thailand. Personally I’m more than reminded of M7, the cult hit from YSL. Funny because M7 has been likened to cherry cough syrup or cherry Dr. Pepper, while Mon Numero 10 gets a lot of “it smells like cherry coke”. It’s kind of like M7’s friend that has a beard and shops at Whole Foods. I love a scent that is simultaneously delicious and calming, and this guy is just that. Fortunately I’ve got a sample to play around with for a while before I decide whether or not I want to cough up the cash, but I’m liking this more and more every day. L’Artisan Parfumeur really do have a ton of interesting fragrances.
EDIT: It’s lovely but I’m gonna have to pass on the full bottle. The homeopathic/antiseptic quality is just a little offputting.
matery – :
Very first spritz of Mon Numero 10 brings me memories of childhood when I got propolis drops in sugar cubes, this is not as sugary though the propolis is definitely there, short lived but there; I wonder what makes that note for me as nothing of that sort is mentioned? I was so intrigued about this fragrance when I read the reviews of this one, specially the cherry coke that some people found. For me I can only kind of see it as a cherry coke syrup or concentrate as it so thick smelling. There is cinnamon once the fragrance settles a bit as well as the smokiness of incense and some woods, however there is something screechy behind the all. Normally when I get wafts of the scent I don’t get even hints of it, but if I put my nose anywhere near the spot I sprayed I get this really sharp note.
Now what kind of scent do I get from Mon Numero 10, there is the propolis like opening followed by spicy and bit sweet mid to drydown. There is cinnamon, incense and some woods with aldehydes for the sharpness or could it be leather that’s the culprit to my nose? The scent feels really concentrated and that may be the one reason I’m not too keen on it.
Mon Numero 10 seems to hover between nice spicy warmness and airy sweet sharpness never really committing to either camp. Without the screechy sharp note this might be something I would really like as this lasts whole day easily on me with good sillage; has anyone ever wanted a fragrance more watered down so it would be enjoyable to the nose?
foxzip – :
Peaceful, like Holy Water, enveloping, warm-indeed incense from Duchaufour. Sprayed it – loved it straight away. To me it smells like a Tibetan centre, that I visit often. It carries aura of Nepal, Bhutan, Himalayas.
More wearable than Passage d’Enfer, which is too cold and distant on me or Tea For Two, where ginger was too sharp to enjoy, both of Giacobetti
I was on the fence regarding this fragrance for few years, reviews were slightly off-putting due to coke references. Also I usually a bit cautious about ginger, – nah. Soft, sweet, calm, – woody incense with touch of spices, where all is well-behaved and evenly dispersed. After first minutes, when spices absorbed you left with tranquil sweet woodiness, balmy and aromatic. I know some ppl do not know where to wear such scents – I just wear what I love EVERYWHERE, Numero 10 can easily become your own spiritual identity, with this exotic aura of mysticism.
xrncqyhlnjb – :
What an amazingly righteous fragrance that smells outstanding on my skin. To me this smells like a richer version of Eau Des Baux, I guess it’s the cinnamon incense composition.
migell – :
Wearing this one today and to my dismay I’ve not posted a review for it so here goes.
To say read the top two notes and say that Mon Numero 10 is a cinnamon and incense affair would be a quick and fair summary I suppose but in no way does it justice. Simple on the surface but wear it for a few hours and the hidden depths become more apparent. There’s a leathery, animalic qualities, florals with juxtapositions of clean & dirty, sweet and sour. At first I thought this was quite a modern smelling interpretation of a woody spicy scent but now I’m thinking it’s much more classic in it’s approach, especially in the drydown. Bertrand Duchaufour has created a balanced unisex piece in Mon Numero 10 I can’t fault it. Performance and silage are not massive but perfectly acceptable and if found cheaply is an affordable gem for anyone’s collection.
tyurin2 – :
This is amazing!
Yes, I get the cherry coke references, but I also get ginger!
This is like the best parts of Origins Ginger Essence on steroids.
I’m also loving the fact that I found a perfume with cardamom that doesn’t smell like BO on me.
Just did one spray on the back of my hand and it’s a monster…in a good way.
Smelling it up close might be a bit too overpowering but the scent that’s wafting up is incredible.
I didn’t think this would be a favourite, and it was a risky blind buy, but a successful one (at last!)
cartman296 – :
Found EDP in T K Maxx at amazing discount. Read all of your reviews in store before purchase because I was intrigued by your responses. I could see this was a complex scent.
I really like it. On my skin it resembles Mitsouko but with far more mystery and depth. I can’t see it as unisex. I find it feminine for a slightly dangerous type of woman – which I am not! on the other hand it is fun to experiment as Kassinator mentions.
I had to go easy because I am usually and EDT person – I’d recommend other users to do the same – this packs a powerful punch. Yes I get cedar, tobacco, intense spices.
It is not the sort of scent you’d spritz to go to the mall (another user introduced me to that phrase and it is useful. You wouldn’t wear it on a first date or at the theatre. I think this is a perfume with a strong message. Women will ask you what you are wearing and men will find you intriguing but not know why. It is very French to me even though some of the notes are middle Eastern.
All told I’d encourage anyone to experiment with this – even if you wouldn’t normally consider it. It has been a useful part of my perfume education and may even become a signature for me as time goes on.
kokan – :
Hard to describe. It is very sharp, dry, with some balsamic vinegar and maybe cognac notes and even some HP sauce. If it describes an action it is one of contraction, reduction, an absorbtion. It shrinks into itself the same way blasamic vinegar does. It is so sharp it feels like it might sting you. I don’t want to wear it, but I think it would compliment a woman.
rereeagergimi – :
This cologne is a fantastic leathery and spicy product.
Although I don’t personally enjoy spicy colognes
but this one is made so beautifully and chic and whith so much depth that even the likes of me can easily overlook its spicy scent and enjoy its amazing qualities.
I love the perfumer and his collection.I was looking around for somethig bitter other than Timbuktu when i found this one.
For those who love Chanel Egoiste , this cologne is very similar to Egoiste and i actually prefer Mon Numero 10.
I love it.8/10
skiff880 – :
This is a unisex perfume in my opinion. Not feminine but very seductive. If you like it that is. I love this one. Smokey, old incense, old wood,and the smell of a quality leather handbag hits me straight away but there is more going on underneath. I get vanilla and mixed spice and some faint sweetness that stops it being bitter which I guess must be floral but it is complicated and I am new to scent analysis so I will have to work on it.
Anyway one of my favourites straight away. Quite strong so I will use it carefully. Last ages on my skin gradually softening. Evening scent. Different. Dark.
3eBc – :
I’v been trying, wearing Oriental lately, Fortis, Opus VII, Aldano Nero, very expensive Balsamic orientals. Then I just got my Mon numero 10. Yes it’s Oriental, you smell a bit of incense, and Balsamic resins, but everything is so soft, also on the feminine side.
My first impression was wow what a pleasant, Oriental, soft, smooth, warm, fruity, floral.
Many orientals that are marketed unisex are often masculine, Sahara Noir, Ambre Sultan, Opus VII. I thought this is ruff on the gals. If you’re a woman, and like a rich, warm, Balsamic fragrance, but you would like it more floral, soft and feminine than most shared orientals, this would be a beutifull option for you.
This is a safe blind buy, beutifull scent, well blended, nothing off putting. I don’t like cinomon in most fragrances, but here it’s well blended in an accord with the florals and other notes, just right.
Rating: 9/10
God bless you. John 3:16
asjfueaxzsc – :
Rum , fruity Likori , a cocktail glass brimming with warm , dark amber chord proffers under milder adulation , to well-being !
10/10
polka12345 – :
Nose tickling spices and sandalwood incense opening but mostly a strong cherry sweetness. Mild leathery note – very expensive cherry tobacco. A hint of rootbeer. The leather isn’t dry at all here; it ‘s a sweet, almost gourmand leather. There doesn’t seem to be too much development after the initial opening fades away. I have to agree with other reviewers about this smelling like an Eastern Orthodox church; a very old church – cool and dark, grey stone and dark brown wood, almost black in the shadows – impregnated with centuries of incense. Despite it’s spiciness this is a calm, introspective fragrance.
21052001 – :
I’m might be going mad but I swear I get a hint of sprouts… and coke yes…
It kind of smells like xmas, with the meal included; the drinks and and the xmas smellies round the house like candles.
I hoard perfume for a while before opening but this time I admitted my problem to my husband and he jumped on it and suggested we open a couple… Perhaps I wasn’t ready? I opened Escentric 03 too and swear I smell chicken nuggets…
I’ll review soon properly and hopefully apologise and give a glowing review… I hope..
Gargonet – :
WOWW, With “Mon Numero 10” i have a mini trip half round the world!
It reminds me on the big marked in Addis Abeba (Benzoiin and Mirre) and on beautiful leathershops in Istanbul (again Istanbul :-).
Besides the leather i smell a very fresh spicey combination of Fennel, Cardemom and Cinnamon.
It is a wonderful Unisex perfume; at one moment it is feminin and the other moment it is more masculin!
8/10
bash7060 – :
I decided to buy this fragrance based on the notes, am I glad I did!!! L’Artisan has created beautifully fragrance at a VERY affordable price…almost borderline nieche fragrance. I have bought Timbuktu, Dzongkha and now Mon Numero.
Mon Numero is a very deep woodsy/spicy damp incense aroma perfect during the winter months. I almost smell cloves which in fact is cinnamon. The aroma of leather combined with tonka bean gives this frag a real sweet appeal with animalistic quality.
Longevity and Silage is excellent lasting well over 6hrs.
Finally,
I’m able to detect a hint of smokey incense I’m able to detect a whisper of that church aroma perfect during the winter months. This fragrance has a rich woodsy/spicy aroma. 8.5/10
tichomolowa – :
I thought Mon Numero 10 was a good masculine scent when I was first given a bottle. However, I have been reaching for it quite often this Fall and have fallen in love with this fragrance; I find it to be an excellent, interesting, masculine incense, cinnamon and leather scent with a very nice eclectic mix of aromatic and animalic accords in the background.
Performance is pretty good; it lasts 7-hours on my skin and projects moderately, which is fine for this type of fragrance. I get that spiced Cherry Coke vibe some have mentioned. Although a very different scent, I also get a similar Cherry Coke vibe in YSL M7. If I had to describe Mon Numero 10 to someone, I would tell ’em that it’s like taking two-parts Boucheron Jaipur Homme and mixing it with one-part M7 and one-part of that L’Artisan DNA I smell in so many of their fragrances. It’s a unique scent that stands on it own. It’s a bit different (eclectic) but not too different to the point of making it strange or odd.
If you’re into oriental-spicy fragrances, then give this one a try. There’s a good chance you’ll like or love it.
cnr566JeomiWogkig – :
This opens with a very strong medicinal note of fennel and cedar, which I dislike. But in about an hour, it dries down to a very pleasant smoky incense and leather. Well worth the wait, if you can get past the initial notes.
Bird_1970 – :
Imagine standing in an ancient church with centuries of incense clinging to the walls, old wooden pews polished by thousands of sore bottoms and some aging flowers limp in a vase. You stand there with a can of root beer in one hand and a freshly rolled cigarette made with moist cherry tobacco in the other. It’s dark but not overly cold (you are wearing a leather jacket) but it is incredibly quiet and still. There is a heavy sense of presence that holds you there transfixed with your unlit cigarette in hand. (I do not smoke so perhaps I’m holding the cigarette for someone else, perhaps the Priest who is about to finish work and is busy out back, slipping out of his robes…)
I’m not sure if I exactly ‘like’ this fragrance as such. It was a blind buy and it’s completely different to my usual taste. It is very well made and I will return to it a few times more as the colder weather progresses. I think I’ll reach for it on days when I’m bored of my usual choices. It challenges me and that in itself can only be a good thing.
andspb – :
I agree with the “spicy cherry cola” opinion: there are sweet spices here (cinnamon, clove, red pepper, vanilla) but quite synthetic – does anyone remember Cherry Tunes for when you had a sore throat?!
Reminds me of Opium, Cinnabar, Magie Noire, Obsession – very much of an era! Not an naturalistic scent but could work as a update of the above, so beloved of many. Not a “now” perfume, none of the oud, woods, leathers etc or indeed even gourmand notes that proliferate, especially in the niche perfume market.
Roniinors – :
This opens up like a soft leather pouch of earl grey tea that was dropped in a lime coke. This is surprisingly more enticing than it sounds. Its really growing on me. Later the fizz settled and it’s soft and tonka-y frankincense. I really like it. Does it justify the price tag? I don’t know.
RemoBoAle – :
Cedar opens this scent up and it’s beautiful, then I get leather and spice.I didn’t get the “cola” smell like some have mentioned but I did get a lemony/lime odour at one point.Incense, patchouli and Tonka I got as it dried down.It’s certainly unisex leaning more masculine bt a woman can certainly pull this off.I actually really like this perfume but after a couple of hours it is a close skin scent for me but I am glad I bought this and will wear it often.
kenDuenHini – :
While the ad copy describes Mon Numero 10 as a ‘warm’ scent, the opening for me is distinctly cold – somewhat medicinal, damp and suffused with an almost camphoraceous chill (I think the cedar and a hearty dose of patchouli may be responsible). Happyme2009’s comparison to Eastern Orthodox churches is apt here and, like her, I love the scent in a church but wasn’t so sure about wearing it.
I actually scrubbed or layered something warmer at this stage the first few times I tried to wear this scent, but today I decided to follow through all the way and, wow, is it worth it! Mon Numero 10 really warms up after about an hour or two and it’s here that I finally get the leather other reviewers have mentioned. There IS a cherry-coke note throughout, but the opening is a little more medicinal and it takes some time to find its true sweetness on my skin. When it does, it’s an almost resinous sweetness. It’s still an Orthodox church, but instead of being the darkened church at midnight before Easter, it’s the profusion of candles and celebratory sweets that follows the next morning!
The longevity and sillage are pretty robust – particularly for a L’Artisan scent – but the sillage does drop after about three hours. Of course, at this point you’re left with the most gorgeous skin scent that, if you’re anything like me, will have you sniffing your wrists all evening.
nestercom – :
Oh, I am madly in love with this ! It smells mostly like Eastern Orthodox churches and monasteries , and trust me, I know it, because I am Christian Orthodox .
It has that deep Insense smell that hits hundred of years old walls, humid and cold, smoky from burning countless wax candles around painted holly icons. It’s so gorgeous !
Later on the leather does show up, but there is nothing animalic in it….it’s rather like an organic compound blending into the dark , churchy Incense. I really don’t get the association with rootbeer and coca cola, I cannot smell fizz or sweetness here.
It’s so sombre and incredibly beautiful . A museum of mysticism . I adore it. Truly a masterpiece if you like dark and mysterious scents, easily unisex, good silage and lasting power for a L’artisan, but it is an edp after all. Love it or hate it, it’s head turner and you will not go unnoticed when wearing it.
I am editing my review : as much as I adore this scent, I must admit that it feels strange to smell on my own skin the scent of a medieval church. … It might be better suited for a room perfume, to spray before prayers or meditation . Regardless, I still give it a perfect 10 for its genre .
makportess – :
To me, it smells like dark, cherry, fruity leather.
I read the reviews below and have to agree with an association of this fragrance to Coca-Cola or cherry coke over leather smell.
In any case, this is yummy leather fragrance, a little dark, so more suitable for evening or cold weather. It also feels “liquid”, not as concentrated as some other leather fragrances I’ve tried so far.
Sivuha – :
Mon Numero 10 openes with a gorgeous realistic cedar note that is quite breathtaking. Then spices enter and it smells divine for all of about 4 minutes. Then all those things that I don’t like enter the picture. Duchaufour’s heavyhanded version of leather enters with a big thud, followed by the medicinal cabrenueva and cardamom. The incense is overwhelming in its bitterness for a short time. Finally, the cinnamon and tonka enter and a few fleeting floral notes to balance the whole somewhat. Duchaufour always delivers a well balanced well thought out creation. This holds promise to me, and finally, after about 2 or more hours on skin Mon Numero 10 delivers a nice fragrance that is not dominated by birch tar. But this development is so long in coming that I just cannot get past the overwwhelming leather birch tar note that lasts so long on my skin.
LeVAS_ik – :
I just bought a sample off ebay and whilst I will say it is for the Asian Oriental man more than anything.. longevity is good but a very powerful opening that stays that way for a fairly long time.. I personally would have preferred a better base but that’s me..
considering price sadly only 6/10
bes_sw_ – :
This smells like cherry coke over leather car seats. It’s not exactly something I’d wear, but it’s fun to take a sniff.