Dzongkha by L Artisan Parfumeur

Gosha

I like Mandi's description that this is like "green wood". I agree. It is very spicy, but not in the "usual way spicy" (as in cinnamon or ginger), this is somehow more incensey, smokey, leathery and the spices are somehow almost like "cooking spices", at times it very lightly reminds me of soup or some vegetable dish. :-D It is quite unusual, for some maybe even strange, but I would definitely not say that it's not for women or that it's only for mature women! I can very easily imagine that this would suit to young girls also (some of them, that is)!
I also agree that in spite of the strange spiciness Dzongkha is somehow peaceful fragrance.
I quite like it, but would not pay for it. :-)

MirabelleJee

Those who like this fragrance please excuse me, but for me it's awful ((((
It reminds me a peppery strong edc for man that one of my coursemates used when I was an university student.
Dzhongkha scent makes me cough. If it is for woman than only for very mature woman. But I think it's mostly for man.

mandi

This fragrance begins with an almost shocking blast of spices, which mercifully loses some of its initial potency after about 30 minutes.

At this point the woods take center stage but they are not dried or what carpenters call 'seasoned woods' but instead they are green, like freshly hewn lumber - in my country we have a type of wood called Green Heart, that is what i smell.

Thus, this fragrance is at once woody, fresh and spicy. I like it very much.

Maoocha

I Love this scent! I smell woods woods and wood! with incense, hay/grass and a musty antique smell. It's like the smell of the breeze near the woods by the riverside. If not for the ovewhelming price tag, I would have bought a huge bottle of this instantly! Light and subtle, nobody would have expected it's lasting power to be so good.This lasted for more than 6 hours. A beautiful relaxing comfort scent.

systeme_d

This is one of my favorites. I prefer woods and spices almost every time!

Urban Skies detected what I did - Scotch in the opening.

But then, as I wear it, the cardamom, tea, and incense -- but most especially the cedar -- make themselves known.

The leather and iris base notes coexist with ongoing cedar and spice on me. The cedar (which I love) stays and stays.

A luxurious fragrance, Dzongkha makes me think of ancient temples and long, languid nights in East Asia.

mister_chaz

i was given a sample of Dzongkha - my first experience with L'Artisan - and this one reminds me of Kate Moss Velvet Hour. I guess, it is incense, tea, woods and papyrus notes, which both of them seem to have. The drydown has also similarities. But while velvet hour is comparably cheap, a bottle of Dzongkha is not; so, even though I liked it, I was somewhat disappointed. I found this one to be interesting, oriental, peppery fragrance, not bad in general but i wouldn't buy a bottle)

Doc Elly

When I sampled Dzongkha, I forgot why I had been interested in it originally, and assumed that it was going to be an "oriental" scent. It starts out sharp, synthetic, and undifferentiated. During the first few minutes the scent changes markedly as various notes pop out, one or several at a time. There’s a raw leather scent, together with something powdery - maybe iris? Then some incense creeps in and stays there, together with the iris-scented leather. Later it’s joined by a slightly spicy note. It’s an interesting progression in which notes chime in one at a time, adding to the harmony, making it more complex. There’s a slightly warmer phase that lasts for a few hours and has quite a bit of sillage, but the iris-powder-leather scent is always there as a major part of the composition. I first tried the scent early this morning, then reapplied it in the afternoon because I wanted to experience it again. It’s different from anything else that I’ve tried, and after the initial few minutes I like it a lot. I think it’s something that I’d wear when I want to feel cool, classy, and a little eccentric.

Now that I read the notes, I see that I was not too far off, but I really don't smell any peony in it. Or maybe the "peony" is the unpleasant synthetic note at the beginning. I have no idea what papyrus smells like, so don't know if I smelled it or not.

JeanMaurice

Not bad. Incense with lots of pivoine.
Good but not great. I wouldn't buy a bottle.


7/10

hapa

This is a sexy fragrance in a more traditional sense. The spices, cardamon and incense really jump out at me. It isn't a bad fragrance nor is it a memorable one. This fragrance smolders but never turns into a full-fledged fire nor does it ever go out. There is a warmth emanating from it and maybe that is because it is familiar and makes one feel comfortable. However, it never really goes anywhere nor is itremarkable in any way. I guess it is a bottled version of treading water...

Trvevil

My second L'Artisan.. I did not test this on my skin, but on paper. I even don't know if that's what I want on skin. Very true- a real spicy woody fragrance. Smells like we're resting in our vegetable garden (in my country they were very popular- a little place where you could grow your stuff (vegetables etc.) and spend weekends or stuff. There also often was a little house you could sleep in if you stayed for days. In late 90's and early 00's many ppl us included had picnics in vegetable gardens and made shasclick (lol or shish kebab in other word)). So Dzongkha smells like inside of that little wooden house while someone also makes something scrumptious (meat!!). Spices, something like roast, and woods that a bit suffered from humidity- that's my Dzongkha.
In fact I think also of tatar warriors preparing meal after battle when i smell this. I like this very much as a distinctive olfactive experience.

dandrew80

I was disappointed in Dzongkha. It was actually the first L'Artisan fragrance I did not like. I was unfortunately unable to get past the opening notes. After 10 minutes I had to wash it off only to find it lingering on my skin. It made me nauseous. Very unique, just not for me.

the_good_life

An obnoxious fabric-softener floral paired with the essential-oil smell of my all natural tick-repellent. The latter is actually nicer - and repels ticks, so I'll pass on L'Artisan's offering.

essija

This smells like Peppered Chicken on my skin, it actually hurts my eyes, don't know why I'm not liking it like everyone else, sorry this has to go!

Mellyhelly

so unusual, Dzongkha expresses serenity, meditation, strenght of mind, focus, a personal sweetness without being frilly. It also reminds me of open spaces, free wandering, free mind.
I really enjoy to wear a few drops at home while relaxing. It's not a scent I would wear to a romantic date or even in everyday life close to other people.

Auguszta

Unlike most people I know, I don't find this uncomfortable at all. It may be unusual, but it's also a very relaxing and peaceful fragrance. In fact, I've noticed this is a scent that helps me to pull myself together and keep my head clear.
I don't get any of the Scotch whiskey that the other reviewers mention. What I get is mainly dry spices, incense and PAPYRUS! - have you ever heard of a combo like that? It's original and totally unique. Oh, and wonderful, too.

knightz

I get a "Pinch" or "Haig & Haig" Scotch note in the opening. It's a strong note and it hangs around for a long time. The heart is spice and flowers. A very light incense comes up from the base. Very unique.

Dzongkha is about third on my list of L'Artisan Parfumeur fragrances I want, I have tried 10. The smell of scotch whiskey, however fine it is, is not a priority scent for me right now, but I really like this one. Surely it smells, to others, as though one has been drinking, so please don't Dzongkha and drive.

tessture

I get oversharp black pepper, cardamom and dried leaves. It starts sharp on me and stays that way, never mellowing into anything I can wear. It's not nasty, but neither is it pleasant.

Urban Skies

This fragrance is definitely not for everyone -- please sample it before buying it! I didn't like it in the first few minutes (the top notes smelled overwhelmingly like Scotch whisky and leather). But as it developed on the test strip and on my skin, more of the complex woods, incense, spice, and floral notes blossomed and I fell head over heels in love. It is by far my most favorite fragrance right now. It gives me a deep sense of hope, inspiration, and inner peace, which is how I would describe true "wealth". To me, Dzongkha is both sophisticated and serene.