What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is peru balsam and saffron. The heart brings benzoin and Indian oud. On the skin it settles into vanilla pod and cambodian oud. Overall it smells woody and amber.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Themis notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Giardino Benessere Themis EDP
Themis EDP is made by Giardino Benessere. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
The style of Themis
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like benzoin and vanilla pod. Less obvious notes include star anise, gurjan balsam and cypriol oil or nagarmotha. Perfume fans rate it 4.21 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like vanilla pod and cambodian oud are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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What Themis costs
The usual price in Europe is about €168. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than Tom Ford Oud Wood and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Tom Ford Soleil De Feu.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Perfumes that smell like Themis
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (3 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (5 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Parfums Parfum De La Nuit No3 (5 shared notes) and Tom Ford Soleil De Feu (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Soleil De Feu starts from €124.
More questions
Is Themis unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Themis come out?
It came out in 2020.
Can I wear it to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.