The olfactory pyramid
A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.
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In the collection
Leading answer I owned it
341 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
106 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Autumn
114 votes
Time of day
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52 votes
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Fragrance profile
About 12
12 by Jean Couturier is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men, created in 1981.
Flowers Spices Green, herbal and fougère Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
63 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
66 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
35 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
30 votes
Have you worn 12?
Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.
jor.bel5
I picked this up at a ridiculous price. Its vintage look hooked me instantly; upon application, I was reminded of my grandfather, surely he wore this cologne. I wear it after a shower or as an aftershave, and ufff, it transports me to another era. The opening is strong, heavy, almost mentholated, followed by green and woody notes. It’s a ‘dated’ fragrance, but my love for 70s/80s Fougères compels me to wear it almost daily, at night when it’s cold. I hope they continue to value these works of art.
priethcallas
Potent opening with tarragon, fern (I sensed it like strong absinthe) and lavender. After four hours, soft florals, spicy notes, and that swirling green fern note. Finally, soft woods, musk and leather. It has all the spirit of the 80s: a wild fougère with that green note which can be irritating if over-applied, but will delight fans of ferns, Jazz and Tsar. No citrus, it’s a pure green, spicy and leathery experience (not a green aromatic, ha-ha), and zero sweetness. The trail starts heavy, drops to moderate and lasts over 12 hours. Ideal for mid-seasons and daytime wear. Seems discontinued, but if you catch it on an old shelf at a ridiculous price like me, and you like ferns, I recommend it.
zeljo
Sparkling, dry and spicy, nothing sweet, very of its time but totally wearable today, with that peppery touch, very rich on skin.