Is 03 Century a sweet fragrance?

Although amber is listed in the base, this is not a gourmand or sugary scent. The sweetness is very subtle and powdery, serving only to smooth out the sharper edges of the birch and moss.

Is this a good choice for a blind buy?

Because of its unique "woody spicy" classification and medicinal horse mint note, it is distinctive. It is best suited for those who already enjoy earthy, resinous, or smoky fragrances rather than those looking for a mass-appeal citrus or floral scent.

Fragrance Fragrance

03 Century

Odin New York·2009

03 Century

Odin New York·2009

Appears in Collections

Unisex Fragrances3693 2000s Fragrances1079

Accords

Notes

TopCypress//Horse mint//Silver birch

HeartMyrrh//Vetiver//Patchouli

BaseAmber//Oakmoss//Black musk

What does 03 Century smell like?

03 Century opens with a bracing, medicinal chill that feels like walking through a damp forest at dawn. The combination of silver birch, cypress, and horse mint creates a sharp, herbal greenery that i...

Details

House: Odin New York
Gender: unisex
Year: 2009
Longevity: 6.9 / 10
Sillage: 5.9 / 10
Scent Profile: Woody, Spicy, Sweet, Powdery, Smoky
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Evening, Night Out
Perfumer: Kevin Verspoor, Drom

Community Insights

The fragrance is widely regarded as a versatile option for both business and leisure during the cooler months, specifically performing best in fall and winter.
Reviewers often note that the performance is moderate; while it provides a solid presence for a few hours, it does not possess the "nuclear" longevity or room-filling projection found in more aggressive animalic or amber-heavy scents.
The scent profile is praised for its balance of "dry" and "smoky" elements, with users finding it a distinctive alternative to more common sweet-spicy winter fragrances.
It is frequently categorized as a true unisex option, as it lacks the traditional floral sweetness associated with feminine scents and the heavy leather of traditional masculine ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 03 Century suitable for hot weather?+

While it can be worn year-round as a daily scent, the community generally finds it most effective in cooler weather. The smoky and woody accords can feel a bit heavy in intense summer heat, making it a better choice for spring, fall, or winter evenings.

Does this fragrance lean more masculine or feminine?+

03 Century is designed as a unisex fragrance. Its reliance on woods like birch and cypress, combined with earthy vetiver and oakmoss, gives it a gender-neutral profile that avoids both floral and traditionally "sporty" tropes.

How does the performance of 03 Century compare to high-power niche fragrances?+

This fragrance is not known for "nuclear" projection. While it has respectable longevity that will last through a standard workday, it sits closer to the skin than powerhouse ambers, making it a safe choice for office and professional environments.

What are the most prominent notes I will smell?+

You will primarily notice the cool, herbal start of cypress and horse mint, which quickly gives way to a smoky heart of myrrh and a dry, earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss.

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What does 03 Century smell like?

Details

House: Odin New York
Gender: unisex
Year: 2009
Longevity: 6.9 / 10
Sillage: 5.9 / 10
Scent Profile: Woody, Spicy, Sweet, Powdery, Smoky
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Evening, Night Out
Perfumer: Kevin Verspoor, Drom

Community Insights

The fragrance is widely regarded as a versatile option for both business and leisure during the cooler months, specifically performing best in fall and winter.
Reviewers often note that the performance is moderate; while it provides a solid presence for a few hours, it does not possess the "nuclear" longevity or room-filling projection found in more aggressive animalic or amber-heavy scents.
The scent profile is praised for its balance of "dry" and "smoky" elements, with users finding it a distinctive alternative to more common sweet-spicy winter fragrances.
It is frequently categorized as a true unisex option, as it lacks the traditional floral sweetness associated with feminine scents and the heavy leather of traditional masculine ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 03 Century suitable for hot weather?+

Does this fragrance lean more masculine or feminine?+

How does the performance of 03 Century compare to high-power niche fragrances?+

What are the most prominent notes I will smell?+

You will primarily notice the cool, herbal start of cypress and horse mint, which quickly gives way to a smoky heart of myrrh and a dry, earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss.