I was just through thinking how I've enjoyed all the ODIN samples I've tried so far without exception but not one has blown me away yet and I was really hoping Century would be the one to really wow me! I had a sneaking suspicion it wouldn't but that's no attitude to take into a blind fragrance test! Anyway....as I applied Century I was treated to a sweet opening of vanilla, amber and myrrh which set my pulse racing! It's an almost caramelised sweetness but you can tell it has a base firmly rooted in woods...yet it's not very woody in a tradition sense...if that makes sense??? Maybe it's the combination of birch tar, vetiver and patchouli that lend it the quality? I dunno? The mint note is there and comes on after a couple of minutes but it's very soft indeed, no sharp, cold menthol blast more of a hint of creamy peppermint . I found it unpleasant in this middle stage and a bit lacklustre after an opening I perceived as beautiful Century started to turn on me. Now I'm just bored by it, it's still smells good and arguably nicer again as it dries down but strength wise it's very poor I'm lucky to get a couple of hours from it. I will be wearing it again and will update this review if my second wear somehow liberates some magic...but somehow I doubt it. I have to hand it to Century I audibly moaned in a sexual manner when I first smelled it (not many fragrances make that happen!) but it just disappointed thereafter. Like sleeping with a beautiful woman then waking up in the morning and realising she will probably never love you, you have nothing in common, it'll never last! Realising... ultimately you're alone in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions about 03 Century by Odin
What does 03 Century by Odin smell like?
03 Century by Odin features top notes of Birch, Cypress, and Mint, middle notes of Myrrh, Patchouli, and Vetiver, and base notes of Ambergris, Musk, and Oakmoss.
What is the sillage of 03 Century by Odin?
03 Century by Odin has powerful sillage that projects strongly and leaves a significant scent trail. The sillage rating is 5.0 out of 5.
03 Century, from Odin was released in 2009. The perfumer behind this creation is Kevin Verspoor. It has the top notes of Birch, Cypress, and Mint, middle notes of Myrrh, Patchouli, and Vetiver, and base notes of Ambergris, Musk, and Oakmoss.
I was just through thinking how I've enjoyed all the ODIN samples I've tried so far without exception but not one has blown me away yet and I was really hoping Century would be the one to really wow me! I had a sneaking suspicion it wouldn't but that's no attitude to take into a blind fragrance test! Anyway....as I applied Century I was treated to a sweet opening of vanilla, amber and myrrh which set my pulse racing! It's an almost caramelised sweetness but you can tell it has a base firmly rooted in woods...yet it's not very woody in a tradition sense...if that makes sense??? Maybe it's the combination of birch tar, vetiver and patchouli that lend it the quality? I dunno? The mint note is there and comes on after a couple of minutes but it's very soft indeed, no sharp, cold menthol blast more of a hint of creamy peppermint . I found it unpleasant in this middle stage and a bit lacklustre after an opening I perceived as beautiful Century started to turn on me. Now I'm just bored by it, it's still smells good and arguably nicer again as it dries down but strength wise it's very poor I'm lucky to get a couple of hours from it. I will be wearing it again and will update this review if my second wear somehow liberates some magic...but somehow I doubt it. I have to hand it to Century I audibly moaned in a sexual manner when I first smelled it (not many fragrances make that happen!) but it just disappointed thereafter. Like sleeping with a beautiful woman then waking up in the morning and realising she will probably never love you, you have nothing in common, it'll never last! Realising... ultimately you're alone in the world.