2016
Colette X Vilhelm
Jérôme EpinetteThe nose · 236 fragrances · also made Bal d'Afrique Absolu (2025)Portrait →

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Vilhelm Parfumerie  ·  Sold as unisex

Colette X Vilhelm

The morning after a late night, when the crispness of coconut and pomelo meets the lingering warmth of leather and tobacco.

3.5319 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
sweetcitrussaltyfruitycoconutwoody
Colette X VilhelmLuxury · $250+
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityVery weak46% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak31%
Weak15%
Moderate8%
Long lasting31%
Eternal15%
SillageStrong55% say strong or enormous
Intimate18%
Moderate27%
Strong36%
Enormous18%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine11%
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Unisex67%
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Feminine22%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2016, Colette X Vilhelm by Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Leather fragrance crafted by perfumer Jérôme Epinette. The composition opens with the bright freshness of pomelo and coconut nectar, creating an unexpected contrast to the warm, earthy notes of tobacco leaf and leather that follow. Fig adds a touch of sweetness, balancing the salty marine accord and grounding it in a woody base of sandalwood. This fragrance is neither strictly masculine nor feminine, embodying the unisex ethos championed by Vilhelm Parfumerie.

How to wear it

Apply one or two sprays to capture both the bright opening and the warm base. This fragrance blooms over time, so it's best experienced close to skin rather than across a room. It pairs well with casual daytime wear.

Fig. 01 — Colette X Vilhelm, Vilhelm Parfumerie

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03 · The nose

Jérôme Epinette

The hand behind Byredo

Jérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.53/ 5 · 19 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 21%.

Love32%
Like32%
OK16%
Dislike0%
Hate21%
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