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Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme
Boy Smells

Hinoki Fantôme

woody
aromatic
fresh spicy
tobacco
earthy
EDP · unisex

Boy Smells is a Los Angeles-based indie fragrance house known for unconventional scent design and a commitment to gender-neutral composition. Founded with an emphasis on artistic expression over traditional marketing, the brand has built a reputation for thoughtful, often unexpected fragrance combinations.

Hinoki Fantôme opens with a bright, slightly spicy burst of bergamot, cypress, and pine, grounded immediately by earthy vetiver and tobacco leaf notes. The heart deepens this woody-aromatic foundation with cedar, fir, and rosewood, while tobacco and patchouli add a subtle earthiness and texture. The base layers in benzoin and guaiac wood alongside persistent tobacco and vetiver, creating a warm, resinous finish that feels both woody and slightly sweet. The overall effect is a sophisticated, grounded amber-woody fragrance with a distinctive herbaceous and tobacco-forward character throughout.

This is a fragrance for those drawn to unconventional woody scents with genuine depth rather than mass-market warmth. It works well in cooler months and on skin that appreciates earthy, slightly austere fragrances. Hinoki Fantôme pairs well with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Mystic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
aromatic
50%
fresh spicy
50%
tobacco
50%
earthy
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
bergamot
bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
cypress
cypress
Dry, resinous, and slightly medicinal, cypress has a sharp, coniferous sharpness with a faintly smoky, pine-like quality. It evokes the tall, dark trees of Provence and Tuscany, austere, Mediterranean, and quietly beautiful. A grounding note that adds structure to woody and aquatic compositions.
lemon
lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
pine
pine
Sharp, resinous, and forest-fresh, pine adds a crisp, green-woody quality to fragrances that is immediately associated with mountain air and coniferous forests. Unlike sweeter fir balsam, pine reads as clean and slightly medicinal. Used in sporty, outdoorsy, and classic masculine compositions.
vetiver
vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
cedar
cedar
fir
fir
palisander rosewood
palisander rosewood
patchouli
patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
tobacco
tobacco
Rich, sweet, slightly smoky and earthy, tobacco in perfumery is the idealized version: dried, cured, and faintly honeyed rather than ashy and stale. It adds a deep, contemplative warmth to oriental and woody fragrances. Tobacco fragrances feel settled and confident, the scent of someone who's entirely comfortable in their own skin.
Base · 3–12 hrs
benzoin
benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
cedar
cedar
guaiac wood
guaiac wood
Smoky, slightly rosy, and dry, guaiac wood has a gentle, transparent smokiness that doesn't overwhelm. It's often used to add a campfire-distant quality to woody or oriental fragrances without going full leather or incense. One of perfumery's more understated and quietly beautiful materials.
tobacco
tobacco
Rich, sweet, slightly smoky and earthy, tobacco in perfumery is the idealized version: dried, cured, and faintly honeyed rather than ashy and stale. It adds a deep, contemplative warmth to oriental and woody fragrances. Tobacco fragrances feel settled and confident, the scent of someone who's entirely comfortable in their own skin.
vetiver
vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist85% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Mystic82% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
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Scent Profile
woody100%aromatic50%fresh spicy50%tobacco50%earthy50%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
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Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Hinoki Fantôme is $6.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $6.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Boy Smells fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme? +
$6.00 at Boy Smells. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme smell like? +
Boy Smells is a Los Angeles-based indie fragrance house known for unconventional scent design and a commitment to gender-neutral composition. Founded with an emphasis on artistic expression over traditional marketing, the brand has built a reputation for thoughtful, often unexpected fragrance combinations. Hinoki Fantôme opens with a bright, slightly spicy burst of bergamot, cypress, and pine, grounded immediately by earthy vetiver and tobacco leaf notes. The heart deepens this woody-aromatic foundation with cedar, fir, and rosewood, while tobacco and patchouli add a subtle earthiness and texture. The base layers in benzoin and guaiac wood alongside persistent tobacco and vetiver, creating a warm, resinous finish that feels both woody and slightly sweet. The overall effect is a sophisticated, grounded amber-woody fragrance with a distinctive herbaceous and tobacco-forward character throughout. This is a fragrance for those drawn to unconventional woody scents with genuine depth rather than mass-market warmth. It works well in cooler months and on skin that appreciates earthy, slightly austere fragrances. Hinoki Fantôme pairs well with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Mystic.
What are the notes in Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme? +
Top: bergamot, cypress, lemon, pine, vetiver. Heart: cedar, fir, palisander rosewood, patchouli, tobacco. Base: benzoin, cedar, guaiac wood, tobacco, vetiver.
What fragrance family is Hinoki Fantôme? +
Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Boy Smells Hinoki Fantôme? +
Based on shared notes, Arabiyat Aariz L’Absolu (cedar, guaiac wood, cedar, bergamot), L'Artisan Parfumeur Tenebrae (benzoin, cedar, fir, bergamot), Imaginary Authors A City On Fire (benzoin, vetiver, cedar, patchouli), Imaginary Authors Memoirs of A Trespasser (benzoin, vetiver, cedar, patchouli), Profumum Roma Audace (benzoin, vetiver, cedar, bergamot) may smell similar to Hinoki Fantôme.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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