№13 by Свой-Чужой

№13 by Свой-Чужой: A Spicy Wood Scent for the Curious

Свой-Чужой has released its new unisex fragrance №13, created by perfumer Marcel Gulov. Hitting the market in 2025, it works within a woody-spicy olfactive family but carries a decidedly individual air.

The fragrance starts with tangerine and saffron, then glides into a heart of osmanthus and violet. Akigalawood and helichrysum form the base, giving it a warm, lasting hold.

Right away, №13 plays with contrasts. The saffron's sharp citrus-like tang meets a soft floral sweetness, and that duality quickly becomes the scent's defining feature. It’s neither fully fresh nor fully heavy – it simply exists on its own terms.

Osmanthus adds a fruity, leather-like subtlety, while violet brings a gentle powdery feel. The heart is refined and a little mysterious, sitting somewhere between light and shadow.

Down at the base, Akigalawood gives a clean, slightly woody-spicy backbone with an almost oud-like shade, and helichrysum (everlasting flower) adds a herbal, slightly syrupy warmth. The drydown is cosy, smooth, and long-lasting.

Accords such as warm-spicy, floral, fruity, violet, sweet, citrus, woody, oud, herbal, and powdery all come through at different moments. It’s a busy but well-arranged composition, and the woody-spicy theme remains central throughout.

Early reviews have given №13 a score of 3.86 out of 5, based on seven ratings. That’s a promising start for a niche-feeling release that doesn’t follow obvious trends. Marcel Gulov’s signature is all over this intriguing blend.

Because it shifts between its facets, №13 is a scent you’ll want to revisit. Each wear offers something slightly different, making it especially rewarding for anyone who enjoys an evolving fragrance experience.

This perfume is aimed at men and women who like spicy and woody smells, especially with a floral powdery edge. It works well as an everyday fragrance in colder months, and for evening wear when you want something distinctive.

№13 by Свой-Чужой is an unconventional creation that knows what it wants to be: spicy, woody, floral, and gently powdery, with a warm and reassuring presence. If you’re after a characterful scent, put this on your radar.