VILHELM
SKINS x VILHELM

2020

PERFUMER
Jerome Epinette

Bergamot
Black Tea
juniper

Leather
Lavender
Violet

Papyrus
Sandalwood
Palo Santo

Skins is an excellent store chain in the Netherlands and Belgium (I often visit their store in Gent). In 2020 they released a store exclusive with Vilhelm. Its a nice scent, but it doesn’t really stand-out from similar ones.

It’s a bit of a quirky woody scent. The lavender on the opening gives it an aromatic tinge. It’s rightfully compared to Le Labo Santal 33, albeit a bit more subtle and safer. It lacks the industrial minimal vibe, it’s less spicy, it doesn’t have the notorious ‘cucumber’ undertone from Santal 33. There’s only a small hint of tea to my nose. Very pleasant, but I wouldn’t go for this over Santal 33 or many others (Parisian Musk, Santal Sky, Sand Service etc).