21 Costume National 2007

Bottle Design:
Ennio Capasa

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7.4 / 10 191 Ratings

A perfume by Costume National for women and men, released in 2007. The scent is spicy-woody. It is being marketed by Beauty San.

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Main accords

Spicy

Woody

Oriental

Sweet

Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Milk

Bergamot

Saffron

Orange blossom

Heart Notes

Cashmere wood

Clary sage Cumin

Cumin

Royal jelly Moss

Moss

Pepper

Base Notes

Patchouli

Cedarwood

Musk

Amber

Frankincense

Labdanum

Oud

Sandalwood

Tonka bean Vanilla

Vanilla

Vetiver

Perfumers

Laurent Bruyère, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Ratings

Scent

7.4191 Ratings

Longevity

7.9157 Ratings

Sillage

7.2143 Ratings

Bottle

6.8138 Ratings

Value for money

8.338 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 03/27/2025.

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Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/20/2012

7.5
Sillage 7.5
Longevity 8
Scent

Missk
1357 Reviews

Missk

Top Review 9

The perfect 21st birthday gift

Every now and then, smooth and creamy fragrances tend to appeal to me. They're my answer to the 'clean' fragrances where soapiness and sharp citrus fail to impress.

Costume National 21 is positively amazing. It smells like sweetened milk, vanilla and spice. I think I was in love the first time I smelt it. It's a touch ambery and sweet at times, however the white creaminess of this fragrance is what stands out the most to my nose.

This is the kind of fragrance that I find very relaxing. It reminds me a little of Diesel's Plus Plus Feminine and Emporio Armani White for Women.

Costume National 21 opens rather creamy and luscious, in some ways innocent and pure. Towards the heart there is a touch of pepper, rich amber and caraway seeds, which later rounds out to a deliciously smokey vanilla incense.

I'm amazed that I have rarely heard this fragrance mentioned on our forums. I feel that I could praise it to the moon and back. Although having hardly anything in common, Costume National 21 evokes the same soothing and cuddly sensation that DK's Cashmere Mist is so famous for.

The longevity and sillage are equally impressive, being strong, without breaking down the intimacy created. I strongly recommend this fragrance.

01/20/2012

7.5
Bottle 7.5
Sillage 7.5
Longevity 9
Scent

Rebella
16 Reviews

Rebella

Helpful Review 6

Treasure hunt...

A coupple of years ago I was in Stockholm meeting some fellow perfumistas. And yes, we tried a lot of fumes. And I thought I had a grip on what I tried, most scents I liked I remembered... except of one... and that was a good one, really good actually. Eventually the only one left to try again was Costume National´s 21, and guess if I was relieved when I recognised the lost treasure at once.

21 is a perfect winter scent. Filled with warm, jummy goodness. Soft milky notes lingers in the background, safron, royal jelly (honey like) and moss amp it up to refinery, spices, sweetness, smoke and a lot of other really great thing. Might be a little to much for some, this is not a gentle and shy scent. It´s close to bombastic, but also very pretty in a strange and unique way. Love it, of course I´ve got my own bottle by now.

A must try if you like strange and personal gourmand style frags. Good sillage and good staying power. Makes me smile each time I wear it.

04/08/2018

7
Bottle 9
Sillage 9
Longevity 6.5
Scent

Smora
155 Reviews

Smora

Helpful Review 5

White

Scentrack: Minus 8 - White

Like most of Costume National scents 21 has strong synthetic, hypermodern, urban vibe. It opens up explosively by the mixture of strong orange blossom and dense milk, followed by warm synth amber and sharp saffron. Sour oud note gives this white composition a little darker and dirtier nuances. Strong opening calms down after 15 minutes when caraway and patchouly come in the game. Longevity and sillage unbelievably long and strong.
A very challenging scent by a great perfumer Juliet Karagueuzoglou. Perfect for a city walk while leaving white trail behind.

Rating: 6.5/10

07/04/2022

7
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 7.5
Scent

Smellavision
205 Reviews

Smellavision

Helpful Review 2

You know that feeling...

...when you try a perfume for the first time and after a short while it reminds you of something you know very well ?

After wearing this for 10 minutes I started to recognize it... pulled out my Jaipur Homme (EdP) and put it on my right hand. After the minty opening of Jaipur, the similarity was very strong. Yes, Jaipur is more powdery and 21 is more creamy and the raw materials used in 21 smell more exclusive, but the overall impression is pretty close.

The name of 21 originates from the 21st anniversary of the Costume National brand. The scent has several sides to it : sweet woods, resins, vanilla and spices, probably saffron and a dash of cumin or caraway. The overall impression is warm, comforting and creamy. At the same time mild, somehow complex and very well balanced. Unisex leaning slightly masculine. 21 is an urbanized exotic oriental for the 21st century (no pun intended). The projection is decent and the longevity very good. The notes are somewhat blurry and come like a blanket in several layers in their interplay, making the whole thing seem even more well composed. Overall a great achievement that's both delicious and luxurious.

CN 21 is an excellent scent that will definitely replace my Jaipur Homme when it's empty - but if you're digging this but are on a tight budget, Jaipur will be an acceptable replacement.

11/05/2024

10
Pricing 6
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 8
Scent

ScentGrail
106 Reviews

ScentGrail

2

Affordable Alternative to Chanel Coromandel

After spending significant time with 21, considering its affordability, I’ve considered it one of the most well-executed fragrances in contemporary perfumery.

TOP NOTES
The opening moments of this release remind me of the good old days from the earlier time in this hobby when I was experiencing everything for the first time. The initial spray releases an intriguing blend where I immediately detect the citrus notes intertwined with precious saffron, which I can’t get enough of, no matter which perfume. There’s an immediate sense of calm and comfort—like a cozy blanket in fragrance form.

HEART NOTES
As the fragrance settles, the heart notes emerge, revealing a spicier and more complex layer. The caraway and black pepper add a gentle heat that contrasts beautifully with the initial citrus and saffron burst, giving the scent an intriguing edge. Caraway does not produce a body odor smell here, and it is masterfully combined with black pepper and that slightly milky and animalic royal jelly.

BASE NOTES
I get a bit of scratchy old-school patchouli combined with tonka bean and amber, giving it that Coromandel vibe.
Remember, this is not a clone; both came out in the same year, and I wouldn’t be surprised if 21 came first. Chocolate patchouli aroma is here if that is what you are searching for, but do not expect it too much.

OVERALL
Is this something new that will blow your mind? Probably not. That’s why it didn’t end up in my Holy Grail section.
But it is worth checking out if your collection doesn’t have a similar spicy patchouli fragrance.

Read the full review at scentgrail (.) com

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