Dirty Hinoki

This is happiness in a bottle. I love Encre Noire so I was very intrigued with this fragrance based on everything I saw. I'd say the comparison to Encre Noire is undeserved. Dirty Hinoki is like the fun, playful, sexy cousin of Encre that you would never think is related. I say the similarities between the two begin and end with the citrus notes. I love the usage of it in both of the fragrances, the smell elicits a joyful and uplifting feeling within me, yet the citrus are different and the rest of their compositions share no commonality. I agree that Dirty Hinoki has bit more of a "Lemon" flavor but its sweet, like a Verbena Lemon or maybe Yuzu. I still detect a hint of orange in the Hinoki as well but in contrast Encre has a pure Sweet Orange identity that as I said elicits similar response but its distinctly different. The wood elements are light on the senses yet evocative, like walking through a cypress and fir tree forest on a crisp sunny day breathing in the fresh air. The "wood" smell isn't really what the scent reflects, its more of the whole tree itself, the leaves, the bark and a bit of moisture in the air. Reminds me of Spring. There is a crispness and yet warmth to it as well. This scent is not heavy but don't assume that it's weak either. I easily can smell the scent all day with a single spritz, and more will do a lot of work, however it isn't necessary. This Fragrance isn't for impressing someone with an expensive smelling cologne from a fancy house. There is no snobbery, pretention or assaulting of the olfactory system of others with this fragrance, which some people won't like. This is one of the most pleasant colognes I've smelled. It isn't really meant to make a strong statement so much as a wonderful, purposeful and inviting experience you will find yourself coming back to repeatedly with a happy thoughts of an adventure you never truly went on. In my opinion, this transcends what a cologne is and pushes the idea of what it can be. It opens a frontier to an experience that brings you to places you've never been before rather than just being a way to fish for compliments from others.

Really enjoy this. Packs a good punch per spray but at no point during the wear does my heavy hand get punished with cloy. I have a niche story that I feel gives me a layered insight into the word “dirty”. I spent a good chunk of my childhood on a ranch estate, with my father’s business associate and various caretakers as room mates. The business assoc. was also an sensei for judo so he had an actual dojo to take care of yet I don’t think he ever used soap. His gi and other garments just went to the hot wash with minimal detergent and then sun dried. Blankets, canvas tarps, thrifted clothes, even the guys hair, etc all shared this sun bleached aroma that didn’t feel dirty or dingy perse, just not conventionally sanitary. Dirty Hinoki reminds me of that guys lifestyle. Like someone who regards their body care just a step above primitive and that’s thanks to hot water and sunshine so not a particularly spiritual person who reeks of patchouli and what nots. For the record I do like that sunbleached aroma and texture it leaves the garments and dirty Hinoki asking price I would not argue against- thoroughly satisfied.

Was gifted a bottle from a good friend. She said the chemistry of this particular scent had a bad skin interaction on her but for myself, who loves a woodsy, unisex, green scent it was so so perfect. Faint touch of almost a smoky campfire running through the center. Reminds me of running on sun-warmed cedar chips on the playground in early springtime as a child. Just a beautiful realistic outdoorsy forest fresh scent. On myself, dry down is reminiscent of a luxury spa or high quality time spent in an authentic woodfire sauna with a clean faint vanilla lotion vibe. Just beautiful. Sits close to the skin, so don't expect to announce your presence with this one. Bottle is a quality glass spray free from frills, nice solid cap (much like the rest of Heretics line). Wish they'd have something a little more imaginative in their bottle design, but the neutrality remains true to the unisex appeal of the scent overall. Would probably be a great light summertime scent for anyone who enjoys the smell of the outdoors.

This is a beautiful fir forest smell with a touch of sweet lemon and a sprinkling of nutmeg. At first, though I found it an appealing scent, I wondered if it would’ve been better as a candle than on skin. But with the change of seasons I’ve completely changed my mind and I love wearing it (though it would still make a wonderful candle too!) It’s a perfect scent for the transition between summer and autumn, especially if you live in a climate with warmer fall weather. The lemony pine is still light and refreshing enough to feel good on hotter autumn days, but the addition of nutmeg also evokes a bit of seasonal shift. This is my new favorite for heatwaves in September and October. But it really would be lovely and wearable throughout the year. And definitely a unisex scent.

This is smooth, soft hinoki with sparkles. You're in a forest in Japan on a summer night, and you're a magical being or it's a magical forest, or both. Devastatingly however, the magic only lasts five minutes. The way this disappears is almost interesting -- like it was never there at all. Even sprayed on fabric it goes pouf! in a very short period of time. Even layered -- ive tried it with Chanel Eau de Cologne, Creed Royal Oud, and yes -- sensational five minutes, but then it slips out the door leaving its friends behind. A shame bc otherwise it's full bottle worthy: unisex, anybody, any season, any time of day, but the poor longevity lets it down.

this fragrance is soooo summery to me, I don't get everyone saying it's a winter scent. it smells exactly how I picture a studio ghibli movie to smell like, especially my neighbor totoro or spirited away (specifically the bath house). this fragrance is soooo beautifully woody, grassy, and citrusy in all the best ways. it works so well on a hot humid day because it blends with the sweat and gives you this really nice, almost sexy, skin scent? (I don't know how to explain it but I hope you guys get it.) I got the 5 sample pack for the sole purpose of trying out nosferatu but dirty hinoki easily is the best out of all of them lol.

The official notes: Grounding Hinoki wood blends with crushed herbs for an earthy and ethereal plant-based scent that’s a Japanese “forest bath” in a bottle. Natural ingredients plus safe synthetics. TOP: Lemon, Cedar, Nutmeg, Thyme, Pine HEART: Hinoki, Cypress BASE: Elemi, Wormwood, Fir Absolute, Ambrettolide, Balsam, Frankincense I really like this one. The fresh cleanliness of this is amazing. It has a smooth lemoniness that I love. It is unique, but quite expensive. I am considering buying some version/size of this. It comes in 15, 50, and 100 ml bottles. Got the Discovery set and this one was my favorite by far.

This is a great scent. I love evergreen and woody scents, so this peaked my interest. I got a sample in their sample set and this was the first I tried. It gives you an immersive pine forest vibe. A walk through a mountain forest. Really beautiful and fresh woody. With a slightly sweet (but not overpowering) twist, maybe from the amber note. The sillage is not huge but still moderate, maybe within arms length or slightly beyond. Definitely test it out, if you don't like pine notes you won't like this. Leans more masculine in my opinion due to the dry woody scent, but if you like pine anyone could pull it off.

I was starting to think I didn’t really love pine/juniper scents. Although, I loved Kiehl’s Pine Musk so much. I had a breakdown when it was discontinued. I have tried a few to fill the void over the years, but have hated all of them. Smelled too close to cleaning products. Dirty Hinoki is a revelation. Fresh, clean, full of personality. I do really wish that these natural perfumes lasted longer and projected more. I would like other people to get a whiff of this delight. I can see how this is not for everybody and it is not a safe blind buy. I bought a sample on eBay and am going back for a full bottle.

Armani’s Bois d'Encens. ...This is exactly what Dirty Hinoki smells like to me, just with the sliiightest hint of green. The opening is a bit louder than the Armani but they’re practically the same scent five minutes later. The Armani definitely lasts longer but for Dirty Hinoki’s price in comparison, you can afford to reapply every 30 minutes. Overall, the other reviews nail it. Dirty Hinoki certainly is a lovely scent - but it isn’t one of a kind... but, if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to Armani’s pricey incense, that’s not a bad thing.

Wearing this today, so zesty and clean! Nothing out there like it that I know of. If you don't like the sound of zesty pine with some woody lemon, you'll hate this. I absolutely love it, I got the discovery set and immediately loved it, same with the wife. I bought a bottle. Plant based but has some decent longevity. Pretty linear but I like the mid dry down. Probably not a safe blind buy, but this is no powerhouse fragrance. Most would probably enjoy you walking by with it on.

Dirty Hinoki smells like the cool shadow of a pine forest in a warm day where you keep catching the faint scent of incense from a cabin just out of view. To me, this is a summer hike through the mountains, simultaneously warm and cool. It’s a very fresh pine-forward start, but mellows quickly to let the incense-y notes gently shine. It doesn’t smell like any other perfume I’ve come across. It’s very singular as a perfume, so while I love it, I don’t recommend buying blind.

I love this scent. A winter hug. Woodsy and sweet and a touch ambery. I love wearing this around the holidays. It reminds me of the lemon olive oil cake my mom makes. Dotted with chopped rosemary and lemon zest with a crisp sugar crust. It's not overly sweet or gourmand but it still brings to mind my mom's signature confection in a way that makes me feel safe and warm and loved. Nothing dirty about this just delicious, magical Christmas woods. Very "cottagecore"

This is so so pretty but I do wish it projected more and lasted a bit longer :’) I first sampled it in the form of Heretic’s hand cream, and I loooooved it. The first notes that come out on my skin are like those bright green new-growth cedar tips, and a sweet lemon. The nutmeg comes out quickly and hangs around for a long time, before everything dries down to a subtly sweet sort of nutty resin. It only lasts maybe 4 hours max but it’s really really pretty.

This perfume isn’t anything like I expected it to be. I knew it would be woody and aromatic just by the notes listed and the comments, but you can not imagine it’s delicate, soothing beauty unless you smell this for yourself. Smelling this is like taking a calming, meditative walk through a beautiful and peaceful forest. I just cannot explain this scent and do it any justice. It is probably the least perfume like scent I have ever had.

This is a beautiful smell, I gasped on the first spray. The way you want a real Christmas tree to smell—fresh, cold air, green and piney but grounded in a warm spicy base and brightened by that little hint of lemon. I would make this my #1 smell if it wasn’t undetectable on my skin after 30-60 minutes. I’m heartbroken that it goes so quickly! I have to apply it almost hourly to keep the scent around. Gorgeous, but short lived.

On paper i thought this smelled good. Just like "trees" but good. When i sprayed it on my skin it was even better! The citrus really came through along with the nutmeg. This scent comes alive on skin and I'm obsessed with its crisp woodsy scent. It isn't super strong and very unisex. It's great alone and seems easy to pair with other scents. I can see where the lemon pledge comments come from too but I don't get that from it

This scent started my love for Hinoki and other wood centered fragrances. Projection is ok and the longevity is lacking, but within its confines it can tell a story. To me this fragrance is chopping fresh pine on a clear day in the winter. The citrus and resin give a sense of coldness and the Hinoki comes through as fresh. Although it may need a few resprays throughout the day it’s worth it.

This is love at first sniff for me. Beautiful potent pine opening followed by soft lemon and thyme. The dry down is very similar to Saint Julep from Imaginary Authors but without the boozy notes that kept me from loving that one whole heartedly. This is incredibly sexy to me in an authentic and vulnerable animalic way that I adore. Makes me feel like I’m wet, nude and alone in the forest.

Open your cottage shudders, let in the morning light. A cobblestone path to a little witchy cottage in a beautiful surrounding like something Bob Ross would paint. It’s a bright and fresh scent for someone who typically prefers mysterious and woodsy scents. It’s perfect for a scent to wear to the gym. I love the lemon and to me a sweetness with the fresh. Green witch vibes for sure.