Japanese Whiskey

What an unbelievably stunning fragrance this is. Recently I received a Memories of Japan discovery set and, excluding Kimono, every fragrance in the set was great, they all smelled of incredible quality, great blends and really natural. Japanese Whiskey wasn't really too stunning on paper but it still smelled really neat, it was a sweet and woody clary sage and chestnut scent. I didn't get any whiskey at all and I was a bit underwhelmed given what I had heard about this fragrance before trying it. Made it my scent of the day today and holy, what a stunning fragrance this is. I was immediately hit by a strong smell of very alcoholic whiskey backed by the same woody chestnut and clary sage I smelled on paper. My mom and my sister almost immediately told me this smelled amazing and walked up to me to smell it. I also couldn't stop getting my arm up to my nose to keep smelling it, the slight sugary sweetness to this is intoxicating. The realistic whiskey scent isn't really noticeable up close, I only smelled in in the air as I walked around. Japanese Whiskey is a bit linear as the dried down skin scent is pretty much unchanged from the opening, just a tad bit less sweet but overall it's basically the same. I'm absolutely going to get a bottle of this at some point, it's totally worth its price in my opinion. Performance wasn't as amazing as the scent but I'm willing to give it the benefit of the doubt because a) I sprayed it off a sample and b) I just love the scent that much. Projection is moderate and sillage is light but persistent, you'll catch very light whiffs of this for a few hours. Sprayed from a bottle this might have a denser sillage. Longevity is good, it's been around 7 and a half hours and I can still smell it a bit faintly on my skin, so this can reach 8 hours without much of a problem.

I won't lie I braced for impacted before I sprayed this. I love whiskey notes in fragrance but those initial blasts of straight liquor make me nauseous sometimes. Too many bad hangovers and now I gotta hold my breath for these types to dry off before enjoying them. But wow is this special. The smoothest, softest, sweetest whiskey I have ever smelled on a fragrance. There is something lightly fruity about this, kinda reads like a super ripe fig honestly. That combined with the delicious blend of oat and chestnut makes this smell like a fig newton. Not at all what I expected but now I wonder how I ever lived without this? My god. It's gentle, well rounded, grassy with a touch of honeyed fruit. Not even particularly Whiskey forward. I'm very pleased. My only complaint is that it doesn't have much strength or reach. Wish it was a bit louder.

Literally my favorite perfume of all time. Keeps smelling better and better with the dry down. The sweet scent of the whiskey is delicious but not overpowering, and is perfectly complemented by the woodiness. Every time I wear this, I feel like I'm a sophisticated businessman at a high-end cocktail bar (lol). The sillage and longevity are moderate, and I wish it were a bit stronger, given its higher price point. As most others have stated, it is only available in a 5-oz option at approximately $380, whereas all other d'Annam perfumes are 50ml and retail for around $160. If this weren't my go-to cold-weather scent (I'm a male btw), I would definitely be a bit annoyed. Overall, I recommend anyone looking for a unique winter/fall scent who's willing to break a bit of their bank.

Wow, I am unexpectedly enamored with this one. I bought the discovery set that includes Japanese Whiskey and didn't expect to enjoy this scent because I don't normally go for gourmands, my partner normally goes for aquatics and I was much more excited about the verdant scents in the rest of the box. But this one is so mysterious, complex, warm and sexy. I enjoy the depth and changes it goes through on the skin, it does have a light scent of whiskey but like others have said its not straight up alcoholic. It dries down to a sultry, clean woodsy scent that's rounded off by vanilla that isn't too sweet. Its balanced, not overpowering, and inviting.

Revisiting this again and there's no doubt that this is my favorite from the house. The three standouts for me are Japanese whiskey, tokyo nights and through the forest. JW is probably my favorite boozy style fragrance that I've come across. No only does it have an amazing whiskey note that somehow doesn't make me smell like an alcoholic, but the supporting notes; smoky, creamy, semi sweet, woody - just add to the composition giving it a cozy, complete and intriguing twist on a scent profile I usually avoid. And wow what a dry down! I doubt I will buy a full bottle (way above my budget), but I think I will pick up a 10 ml and enjoy it fully.

Well, my like for boozy fragrances did not end here. This is a marvel. Really fantastic. One of my absolute favorites in the boozy category. For those of you that turn your nose up to Jazz Club, you need to give this a try. I like Jazz Club. But it pales in comparison to this. Gorgeous bottle. Large bottle. One size. Which is fantastic for collectors. Not so fantastic for those that aren't ready to shell out nearly $400. But, for what you get, it may be a better value than some other high end Houses. With this being so great, I will have to do my own soul searching in determining if I want to make that leap. Just fabulous.

This smells fantastic and I'm not usually the type that enjoys boozy scents. The Whiskey is very realistic like moonlight samurai (but JW is much superior fragrance imo). Other than baraonda, it's the best whiskey note I've smelled on a fragrance. But it's not all whiskey, the woods are fantastic as well and a background of spice gives it character. So far I am a fan of this house, Vietnamese coffee, through the forest, Tokyo nights, and now Japanese whiskey are all great. My only criticism is their price is up there and you can only buy 150 ml of this fragrance, and they don't do discounters.

Honestly this fragrance is spectacular. Even if you don’t like the smell on paper I encourage you to try it on skin. At first I didn’t know how I felt because of the picture perfect whiskey smell on the opening. But maybe 10 to 15 minutes later it just is incredible. It becomes this smooth, sexy woody, whiskey smell. I’m probably not doing this justice by describing it this way, but this isn’t my strong suit. But the point is This is the best fragrance from this house by far, and is easily worth the price point. That’s not even talking about the beautiful packaging it comes in.

Ok I did not expect this to be so GOOD! I am usually not into this type of scent profile but this somehow works wonderfully. It is perfectly unisex, great for colder weather. It has a slight sweetness that makes it so much more wearable! That sage, oak, barley and sandalwood gives the whiskey a fluffier, more rounded background so it doesn't smell like you spilled alcohol all over yourself. The biggest surprise for me in the Japan Discovery Set! I wish they had it in a smaller bottle though because 350 EUR for a scent is kinda steep.

Japanese Whiskey is a masterclass in realistic boozy fragrances. It greets you with a rich, bourbon-like sweetness—think luscious caramel, crisp green apple, and sun-dried dates dusted with cinnamon—even if the official notes don't admit to them. As it settles, a refined oak accord emerges for a quiet, woody and spicy finish. With impressive projection and solid longevity, it’s a magnetic, year-round scent, though its undeniable "sexiness" might feel a bit dense for the peak of summer.

This is definitely the best fragrance in the d'Annam universe. I was pleasantly surprised to note that it was not boozy smelling to me. The middle and base notes definitely shine in this fragrance. Mellow, smooth, warm, and perfect for the colder months. Very, very pleasantly surprised by this one. I could see it becoming an autumn/winter staple for me.

The packaging and bottle are top notch. I can’t believe someone hasn’t likened this to Iris Malikan. They are definitely in the same vein. This is very nice I get wafts with movement and when there is a breeze. I know layering fragrances is not everyone’s cup of tea but, I can see myself layering this with a vanilla for a little extra depth.

Soft, Smooth, Boozy a very well blended fragrance. Full bottle worthy. Too bad about the price tag. I don't get any other comparisons. I'm not saying this fragrance is completely unique, but this doesn't smell like Baraonda at all. Yes they are both warm , sweet, boozy fragrance but that's about it.

This is amazing! I have both sample sets and this is the one I kept going back to sniff again and again . . . the sample was sprayed on paper about a month ago now and still smells fairly strong. It's so good and so strong/long-lasting. Will look forward to wearing it this Fall/Winter.

Probably the best boozy type fragrance you can get. Seriously. Photorealistic scent of a very smooth, very expensive brand of whiskey. Then dries down to such a pleasurable, soft woody and sweet scent. Very special stuff and the price tag reflects that. 10/10

Gorgeous—the malted barely sinks into the skin. Almost bready. There’s a sweetness that feels round and comforting. Would make a great everyday, signature scent. Breaks my heart that it’s only available as a massive 5oz for $380!

Another well done Scent from D'Annam. It exactly does smell like Whiskey with all it's typical notes, the wood from the barrel, the booziness from the alcohol, the sweet notes from the chestnut. Very realistic and wearable.

Such a beautiful slight boozy/woody scent. The chestnut note adds a little sweetness which makes this so beautiful and gives a holiday vibe. Just wish it was a little stronger and projected better for the price.

Ive never been the kind of person who enjoys boozy fragrances, but this is really brilliant. I can't wait to be able to have the full size of it.

I love how the chestnut note adds a consistent sweetness to this. It's incredible in every way