This Woody-Gourmand Fragrance Is Unlike Anything Else on My Vanity

If you’re a fashionista, you’re most likely familiar with WEWOREWHAT, the fashion blog and brand created by Danielle Bernstein. Early last year, I was introduced to her first fragrance, WEWOREWHAT 001 Eau de Parfum ($79), and let me just say that it’s different than anything else on my vanity. It’s also perfect for the winter season. Here’s my honest review.

Bernstein says the woody-gourmand fragrance was inspired by the luxuries of New York City—she wanted something “familiar yet exciting,” and it definitely is. It’s very androgynous, it’s worn so well by both a confident woman (or man), and it’s long-lasting. “Scent has been a huge part of my life,” says Bernstein. “I never wore just a single perfume and always mixed at least two when getting ready. 001 is so authentic to my personality…it’s slightly unisex but extremely sexy and bold.”

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Created by one of the most in-demand perfumers in the industry, Jerome Epinette, the scent’s top notes include creamy sandalwood, sweet fig and cardamom; the heart comprises coconut water, patchouli and musk; and the base notes are warm cedarwood and amber. The warm woodiness really lingers throughout the day—it’s not one of those scents that disappears in a couple hours—and I get compliments every time I wear it. Note: Though the fig adds a touch of sweetness, if you are looking for a sweet scent, this is not the one. However, I’ve tried layering it with vanilla scents and it works nicely.

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The “faux travertine bottle” and irregular, stone-like cap Bernstein chose are also unlike anything in my fragrance collection. The full-size bottle is 3.4 ounces and there’s also a travel-size spray (0.33 ounces) for $28. Overall, this is a very unique scent, which I find so refreshing in the sea of vanilla and gourmand perfumes we’ve seen flooding the market over the past year.