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Expression by Guru Perfumes (2017): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Guru Perfumes/Expression

Expression by Guru Perfumes

Fragrance / 2017

Expression

UNISEX

7.4/ 105 ratings

WoodySmokyamber

aromatic

balsamic

Released: 2017
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

ExpressionGuru Perfumes

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Jasmine Caraway

Heart notes

Saffron Incense

Base notes

Vetiver Cedar Labdanum Blackwood

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Woody

Smoky

amber

aromatic

balsamic

fresh spicy

warm spicy

white floral

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity7.7 / 10

Sillage7.0 / 10

Value8.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day25%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male67%
Female0%
Unisex33%

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.4/10

Very Good

5 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Expression by Guru Perfumes smell like?+

Expression by Guru Perfumes features a layered composition opening with Jasmine and Caraway at the top, Patchouli, Saffron, and Incense at the heart, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Cedar in the base. The overall character is woody, smoky, amber.

What are the notes in Expression?+

Top notes: Jasmine and Caraway. Heart notes: Patchouli, Saffron, and Incense. Base notes: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cedar, Labdanum, and Blackwood.

Is Expression for men or women?+

Expression by Guru Perfumes is designed for both men and women (unisex).

When was Expression released?+

Expression by Guru Perfumes was launched in 2017.

What fragrances are similar to Expression?+

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Expression by Guru Perfumes is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Expression was launched in 2017. Top notes are Caraway and Jasmine; middle notes are Incense, Saffron and Patchouli; base notes are Blackwood, Sandalwood, Cedar, Labdanum and Vetiver.