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Soft spicy · Anis · Aromatic.
parfumbible.comSoft spicy · Fresh spicy · Anis.
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Collection: Magical Gardens collection
The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Java Wood by Première Note has a listed soft spicy, fresh spicy, anis profile, with notes of Star Anise, Sichuan Pepper, Bergamot, Tobacco, Cumin.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-30. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
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Inside the bottle.
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
2.94 / 5
34 votes
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Projection
2.27 / 4
45 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
3.00 / 5
16 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
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70Own it
13Previously owned
53Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
Angel Schlesser
Angel Schlesser Homme Oriental Edition
Woody · Aromatic · Powdery.
UERMI
VE ± Velvet
Aromatic · Woody · Green.
Hermès
Terre D'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver
Eau de parfum
Citrus · Aromatic · Fresh spicy.
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Layering ideas to try.
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Suggested experiment
DelinaBoth list Bergamot and Haitian Vetiver. Explore Java Wood’s soft spicy direction alongside Delina’s rose profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
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A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Java Wood smell like?
Java Wood by Première Note has a listed soft spicy, fresh spicy, anis profile, with notes of Star Anise, Sichuan Pepper, Bergamot, Tobacco, Cumin.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Melanie Leroux.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 2.94 out of 5, from 34 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Java Wood?
Its listed notes include star anise, sichuan pepper, bergamot, tobacco, cumin, violet leaf, haitian vetiver, java vetiver oil, licorice. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Java Wood
Première Note
Leading accords
soft spicy
fresh spicy
anis
aromatic
woody
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Star Anise · Sichuan Pepper · Bergamot · Tobacco · Cumin · Violet Leaf
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