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The Mechanic by St Giles (2017): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/St Giles/The Mechanic

The Mechanic by St Giles

Fragrance / 2017

The Mechanic

UNISEX

7.6/ 1035 ratings

WoodyLeatherEarthy

Smoky

animalic

Released: 2017
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

The MechanicSt Giles

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

Oakmoss Styrax Caoutchouc

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

The character

Woody

Leather

Earthy

Smoky

animalic

fresh spicy

mossy

musky

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

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity7.9 / 10

Sillage5.6 / 10

Value7.1 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day100%

Night90%

Audience skew

Male69%
Female6%
Unisex25%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.6/10

Excellent

35 ratings

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About St Giles

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Bertrand Duchaufour

Bertrand Duchaufour

**MASTER OF DISORDER** At the heart of L’Entropiste stands the enigmatic figure known as the Master of Disorde

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Frequently asked

What does The Mechanic by St Giles smell like?+

The Mechanic by St Giles features a layered composition opening with Geranium and Patchouli at the top, Leather, Caramel, and Castoreum at the heart, Musk, Oakmoss, and Styrax in the base. The overall character is woody, leather, earthy.

What are the notes in The Mechanic?+

Top notes: Geranium and Patchouli. Heart notes: Leather, Caramel, and Castoreum. Base notes: Musk, Oakmoss, Styrax, and Caoutchouc.

Is The Mechanic for men or women?+

The Mechanic by St Giles is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created The Mechanic?+

The Mechanic was created by Bertrand Duchaufour for St Giles.

When was The Mechanic released?+

The Mechanic by St Giles was launched in 2017.

What fragrances are similar to The Mechanic?+

Fragrances similar to The Mechanic include #005 Mechanic by Hunq, Hyacinth and a Mechanic by Tauerville, The Writer by St Giles, The Stylist by St Giles, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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The Mechanic by St Giles is a Leather fragrance for women and men. The Mechanic was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Geranium and Patchouli; middle notes are Castoreum, Leather and Caramel; base notes are Oakmoss, Caoutchouc, Musk and Styrax.