The appearance of the bottles depicted above may vary slightly from the current bottles we are using for decanting, however, the sizes will remain the same. I liked the notes but was unsure after reading the reviews. The immediate top note, to me, smells like a dentist's office - ugh! Unisex, PLEASE, ALLOW US 2-3 BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS AN ORDER | MINIMUM PURCHASE AMOUNT FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDER IS $50, -MIN AMOUNT FOR INTERNATIOAN ORDER IS $50-, L'ARTISAN PARFUMEUR PERFUME & COLOGNE SAMPLES. So I find this is a very well developed, interesting, dry fragrance. Theres 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. The heart of the fragrance is accompanied by chai notes (spicy tea with milk) that soften the strength of wood where vetiver stands out in the fumes of incense. Like all L'Artisans on my skin, this one was an hour of something interesting and wonderful that quickly faded into nothingness. Collections: . Many other reviewers have described this much better than I can, but I don't smell "notes" when I wear Dzongkha, but I immediately get the mental picture of a temple with burning incense in smooth river stones. I like Mandi's description that this is like "green wood". I pull the collar of my thick coat higher to shield my face and it is then that I inhale the heavenly scent that is Dzongkha.
Lichee, Cardamom, Peony, Iris, Tea Leaves, Incense. It then transitions to more pepper, tea (pronounced), vetiver, incense and cedar as it begins to dry down. This is a sexy fragrance in a more traditional sense. Iris with its powdery bottom note symbolizes both the stony aspect and the softness of the fragrance. I bought this fragrance because it reminds me of being in an incense filled temple in Bhutan. Unlike most people I know, I don't find this uncomfortable at all. I cannot get over the blast of celery in the opening that permeates throughout the scent's entire journey and hangs on until the end of the line with an iron grip. All the other notes get dominated by the wood and spicy notes. Dry, a bit bitter, a bit smooth. I don't like it as much as she does--it's a bit too sweet for me. This is really similar to Hermes Eau de Gentiane Blanche.
I compliment the makers of this perfume, because it really does smell like the characteristic Buddhist temples high in the Himalayas of Bhutan. One of the best in the L'Artisan line. Oh bitter chalky goodness! Usually my skin can femminize unisex frags. This fragrance begins with an almost shocking blast of spices, which mercifully loses some of its initial potency after about 30 minutes. Even though it's listed as unisex, I grudgingly admit this is more of a masculine fragance. 
Initially - strong, earthy vetiver, sweet iris powder and cardamom. Nevertheless - or, fortunately? The olfactory description is perfect:Woody Spicy. This fragrance is definitely not for everyone -- please sample it before buying it! So lovely, sweet and delicious that I exclaimed "oh my god, it's so good! I grew up in southern East Africa, and this perfume evokes really strong memories of hot, dry, dusty earth that I associate with my childhood.
I get a "Pinch" or "Haig & Haig" Scotch note in the opening. Dzongkha is the scent of a dream of light and shadow; transparent lemons and light greens against maroon-violet darks. Fragrantica Trends is a relative value that shows the interest of Fragrantica members in this fragrance over time.
@id (previous poster) laments absence of iris notes in Dzongkha. Incense, Cardamom and leather and pepper give Dzongha a rustic dryness with a rough surface texture.
Base notes are iris, Papyrus and Leather. Straight off I can smell the iris, a hint of peony, some leather, & (to my nose) I smell whiskey with dry ginger ale. It also reminds me of open spaces, free wandering, free mind. 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. While this is not for me (I prefer Timbuktu), I admire it. All in all it's a very unique incense tea scent with iris, vetiver, and spices. It becomes more smoky & the tea/spices move to the forefront on my skin. Heaven. While Timbuktu remains heavy and dominant for a very long time (even weeks, if a drop lands on your jacket), this one develops into a dryer and more discreet fragrance. He composed Dzongkha, a mysterious fragrance inspired by the smell of the stones and incense of the Buddhist temples (the Dzongks), with notes of tanned leather, smoked tea and the evocation of fire places - around which life is organized since the climate is very hard in this region. Search on or Buy it online only 4 items on, Perfume rating3.95out of5 with1,410 votes. Lambs are leaping playfully in the grass and there's a faintly animalic whiff in the cool breeze, almost but not quite the oily scent of lambswool. BuyL'Artisan Parfumeur DzongkhaSamples And Decants here atPerfumeSamplesAndDecants.com. It's classified as a unisex. None of the LP fragrances I tried (those that are on the list of '100 fragrances every perfumista should try') work for me except the magical yummy Dzing!
Scent Split has no affiliation, connection, or association with the manufacturers or brand owners of the designer fragrances. I did not test this on my skin, but on paper. Dzongkha byL'Artisan Parfumeuris a Leathery, Woody-Spicy fragrance for women and men. The latter is actually nicer - and repels ticks, so I'll pass on L'Artisan's offering. Very wearable and understated. It instantly puts me in a good mood and makes me feel so mellow.
I get mostly iris, pepper, and a general sense of palenes and watery-ness not in an oceanic sense, but as if you were washing your hands with fine, distinctive iris soap in warm water. Smelling up close is nicer, and it kind of reminds me of something, but I don't really see this one turning into a love or one I'm really into. Almost meditative, almost in the woods, almost a cooking pot bubbling with spice but just not quite. I will have to test it properly at a later time. To me Dzongkha is provocative, intriguing, but a little overwhelming. This time when I wore Dzongkha, I did get that celery note, very distinctly. I too ordered this from the LArtisan half price sale and then I read the review below that described it smelling like tomato soup and chili powder. Dzongkha is a very well blended fragrance. I rarely post 'meh' reviews, but I felt compelled in this case because of the hype. Is like been in a Nepali monastery, smelling the wood, incense and peace from the best of the budism! At first spray I get the pepper with a blast of Iris. Unusual perfume, complex and very original , like all L'Artisan's are. Considering he is responsible for at least 23 different perfumes in the last 16 months, I am sure there is something of his out there for me . It's like the smell of the breeze near the woods by the riverside. I could not detect any peony, not that it isn't there. Maybe smells like cooking soup on a campfire. I'm not sure what is creating the whiskey effect, but I'm not keen on it - whatever it is.
I can see smoke coming from fires burned in the evening by the people who live in this mountain area. In no particular order, I smell iris, incense, leather, peony, and tea. It isn't gourmand but the licorice gives it that edge for me. There also often was a little house you could sleep in if you stayed for days.
Named after the official language of the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, it is neither masculine nor feminine; neither sexy nor sweet; neither ordinary nor weird. No news of the leather note to my nose. Our L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha samples and decants are rebottled by Scent Split from genuine fragrance bottles.
Therefore, the customer will receive the authentic fragrance poured from the original bottle into a new sterile vial. So Dzongkha smells like inside of that little wooden house while someone also makes something scrumptious (meat!!).
Evocative and masterfully blended. | Deutsch | Espaol | Franais | etina | Italiano | | Polski | Portugus | | | Nederlands | Srpski | Romn | | | | |, Copyrights 2006-2022 Fragrantica.com perfumes magazine - All Rights Reserved - do not copy anything without prior written permission. Dzongkha has an array of notes that hint at interesting combinations on paper, and finally it is indeed more than the sum of its parts. What I mentioned is what "appears" - the rest does not stand out. The woods kick up the longer it sits, and it gets a leathery-incense feel to it which is dim and low for a long while.
Not FBW though.
But no wait it dries down to chili powder and tomato soup on skin. Papyrus! l'effetto della felce, o forse il muschio unito al legno di cedro, non so esattamente, danno una risultante iniziale di acido che vira poi su foglie andate a male. Dzongkha was launched in 2006. This experience was a good reminder to me to sample before buying. If youre a fan of tea notes or iris, this is recommended. This time, he drew inspiration from a journey in Bhutan, a little Kingdom located in Eastern Himalayas, between India and China. If you want a cool, soaring incense and vetiver scent, go for Timbuktu as that is the best (or Sycomore or Encre Noire). this is mom's fragrance of my childhood!".
And if you want an airy iris, then you get the picture. I love this but I barely use it, I really should.
It smells good.
It smells nothing like celery to me, unless you have that idea in your head already when you try it. Found for $10 clearanced at a Macy's Backstage. But i can imagine a man wearing this, wow, it would be a major turn on for me! If not for the ovewhelming price tag, I would have bought a huge bottle of this instantly! Somedays I love Dzongkha, somedays I don't. Then some incense creeps in and stays there, together with the iris-scented leather. What this fragrance taught me about myself is that I don't like incense without amber. It's one of those fragrances that don't need words. 
I agree with some of the reviewers here that this scent is better suited for a man. - that's the kind of perfume that suit me best, and it really is amazing each and every time I wear it. I usually gravitate towards very sweet scents, but there is something really special about Dzongkha that captures my imagination. Unisex? I guess it is a bottled version of treading water My second L'Artisan.. I like it. Oh I love vetiver and vetiver loves me! Now i am pleased say i can wear the real Bhutanese aroma. It has poor projection but great longevity on my skin. Really wish it wasn't there, whatever it is (the papyrus, I suspect - noticed it in Timbuktu as well, though in that one it's much more pronounced in the opening and then disappears), but it's not enough to make me dislike the perfume. In the top note of Dzongkha, the freshness of peonies and the pink flavor of lychees vibrate with cardamom. I'm happy to have listened to my first instinct and sampled it: I ordered a bottle after only one spray.
If I could rub incense like patchouli,sandalwood,Night Queen and Nag Champa on my skin with a dash of florals as a perfume it would smell like this.
This is a perfume that I had to wear more than ten times spaced out over more than a year, to finally understand its appeal. I smell woods woods and wood! Immediately I get the iris and incense surrounded by all these resinous and spicy notes. L'ARTISAN PARFUMEUR PERFUME & COLOGNE SAMPLES, This fragrance smolders but never turns into a full-fledged fire nor does it ever go out. When the perfume arrived I spritzed and did think it smelled very foodie, like smoked paprika, and I was disappointed. Its different from anything else that Ive tried, and after the initial few minutes I like it a lot. Then the main note for me is tea and cardamom it's a strained english tea right in the heart of the fragrance quite rough though still refreshing.
Dry, a little woody, incense, powdery without any sweetness at all, some almost non-existent muskyness. I'd probably like a candle or home scent like this, in small doses. Not this time. Middle notes are Spices, Vetiver, Incense, White Tea, and Cedar. When I first put this on, it reminded me of a much nicer version of Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene, but not for long. Very unique.
The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour.
After a couple of hours - the vetiver is still there but wrapped in a lovely fresh floral note, and there's a more general spiciness. When I hear this strange, tuneful word Dzong-kha I can see Asian fairytale: heroes of the Ducharfour`s olfactory journey are in deep, green forest in Buthan, small region put between China, Tibet and India. A very light incense comes up from the base. I am very open-minded and try to discover new scents as much I can; but truthfully I never get along with leather as a note and have usually ended up hating it. 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)). I kept on sniffing my wrists, and all of a sudden all I could smell was peppercorn, and after a while I was in the mood for a nice delicate curry. As it progresses the florals become much less noticeable (on me), trouble is I wish they'd stay!
Dzongha is their national language.
The overall effect is a smoky floriental that ends up smelling very exotic. Still nice (even I wouldn't buy a full bottle), lasts about 6 hours and sits close to the skin.
This is so fabulously calm! However in my opinion also one that falls in between being good and great. This one is perfect for that purpose, however, I dont find this perfume to be a versatile one. I've spent a lot of time in the Himalayas (but not Bhutan) and was searching for a scent to connect me with memories. Nothing like stinky celery. All perfume samples and decants are hand decanted into glass sprayable atomizers for 3ml, 5ml, 10ml and 30ml bottles and in plastic atomizers for 2ml samples and glass dabber vials into 1ml samples from the original fragrances by the original brands and sent to you carefully so that you can enjoy small quantities of fragrances you've been wanting to try and werent otherwise able to. My nostrils are stiff with metamorphosing moisture which begins to turn to ice. Fans of Chinatown, will recognise the smoky tea notes! That is ALL I get the entire time. There are many other superior niche fragrances out there. All fragrances available on scentsplit.com are genuine products that have been rebottled, repackaged and distributed by Scent Split LLC of Houston, Texas 77036. I get oversharp black pepper, cardamom and dried leaves. The perfume opens with notes of peony (pronounced), pepper, cardamom and litchi. I have the old style bottle. Strong,sharp,shocking opening to this fragrance.been looking forward to wearing this for some time but my reaction to doing so is repulsion.the herbs cum spices combination makes this hard for me to enjoy.
It is a very dry spicy and herbal composition. A beautiful relaxing comfort scent. Seriously, 23 in 2011-2012( it is now May). Not a blind buy, but a must-try :).
Magnificent. Upon complete drydown notes of leather, iris and papyrus (pronounced) are detected. Light and subtle, nobody would have expected it's lasting power to be so good.This lasted for more than 6 hours. I can very easily imagine that this would suit to young girls also (some of them, that is)! It starts out sharp, synthetic, and undifferentiated. Iris, vetiver, and a light tea accord emerge. I think it is related to Serge Luten's Feminit du Bois, but with other notes as well such as leather and incense. What we do is spray, pour, or use sterile pipettes to take perfume from its original large bottle and repackage it in a smaller bottle (we only use brand new sterile glass bottles) so that the consumer can try as many fragrances as they desire before buying a full bottle. I own and love Dzongkha and have worn it heaps. Its an amazing achievement to bring us an Eastern temple in this fashion. It isn't a bad fragrance nor is it a memorable one. Scent Split is a wholly independent entity not affiliated, connected, or associated with L'Artisan Parfumeur.
Rich in spices, an independent scent that dominates with a wild grace. Become a member of this online perfume community and you will be able to add your own reviews. Important info:Here, we selldecantsonly. This puts a spring in my step! Performance very satisfactory. I have to agree with Sweetandspicy's review on this, it does become vegetal in the drydown and freshly chopped pepper. Vetiver is just a supporting note. I am overwhelmed by the wonderful mastery of incense and florals.
Vetiver must you be so sour on my skin? Clean, fresh, smoky and dark at the same time. 
Recommended for lovers of exotic Orientals and unusual (but not too offbeat) perfumes.
It's obnoxious to my nose and each time I've scrubbed. Dzongkha is fun-it deserves to be fun, with a name like that, so I'm happy for it. Not similar to any known language, sounds of Tibet bowls evokes the inner harmony of words and gesture, sound of prays and meditation.We can mistake it with circles on a wet glass made by finger but the quicker it gets the more similar to leaves whispering in a rain it becomes. I wouldn't call it peony, but I hesitate to say it's litchi because a) I have no idea what litchi smells like and b) it's at the bottom of the main notes rankings. Absolutely. and spend weekends or stuff. Not for the faint-nosed or for the unadventurous 'fume lover. I'm going to put some on right now:-).
For me it has a very soft element which I find very feminine (probably it is the woody element - I also love Chanel's Bois des Iles). It's not nasty, but neither is it pleasant. Somewhat strangely, it is Dzongkha rather than Timbuktu that reminds me of Africa. A generally interesting and fun fragrance. It worked, on my second wearing all I smelled was smokey iris and I like it much better.
I wouldn't wear this but I am glad I tried it. Your wishlist has been temporarily saved. There is only the lightest wind to kiss the trees that stand naked and resolute with vulnerable limbs stretched outward and upward forver reaching towards a monochrome sky. Spare, mineral, dry; it stays close to the wearer and mingles with the environment to the extent that it probably never appears that you are wearing perfume to others. Read about this perfume in other languages: Deutsch, Espaol, Franais, etina, Italiano, , Polski, Portugus, , , Nederlands, Srpski, Romn, , , , . An understated masterpiece. Dzongkha is a delightful fragrance it's dry, spicy, slightly smokey and above all unique.
"Dzongkha" is what i speak and "Gho" is what i wear. High quality ingredients. I like it, I wish it was more robust and brought further out into the light. Complete surrender is enough. :-). To me, it was a joy to be introduced to this scent. . Perfume lovers: 788,555 Both are arty/boho unisex fragrances. I recently returned from Bhutan. Dzongkha was launched in 2006.
Disclaimer: PerfumeSamplesAndDecants.com is not in any way affiliated with this brand or any other perfume brand found on this site. Dzongkha by L'Artisan Parfumeurwas composed by the perfumerBertrand Duchaufour. My nose has possibly gone insane, but it is telling me that this is an uber dry cognac leather? This one opens up with rich spices, accompanied by a faint/velvety tone of orris mixed with a hint of vetiver. It is classy, cold, calming and well blended. Please see my update at the bottom on how Dzongkha went from "like" to "love". Other than that it is calm and contemplative. It's a walk on the farm after the hay has been bundled up and before the weather gets uncomfortable hot. The iris-peony combo here - two of the most feminine-scented flowers around - makes use by men especially challenging. Interesting on a small scale but not captivating, at least to me.
Answer: L'Artisan Parfumeur DZONGKHA, a thick, warm, and heavy composition with excellent longevity and good sillage. Dynamic. It lasts forever on my skin but radiates only slightly, so I can enjoy it without overwhelming those around me (which can be a problem with some spicy fragrances). Fragrance Reviews: 1,281,948 An obnoxious fabric-softener floral paired with the essential-oil smell of my all natural tick-repellent. Amazing!
I feel it's very appropriate for the professional woman who wants to be taken seriously. I think its something that Id wear when I want to feel cool, classy, and a little eccentric. per tanti un capolavoro, per me insostenibile. Then it hit me, it's like the opening of Je Reviens, except it never really goes to the soft feathery drydown that the original Je Reviens had. Such a perfect, light incense. However, refinement of Hermes is replace the earthiness of the magical and begin generating, in there exists a real taste of the Dzongkha. It does settle out, but that initial celery blast is too much for me to go for this. 
A perfumer who has the passion for travels and who already created Timbuktu inspired by Africa. The Gho for male and Kira for female is the dress code of my nation which i shud say is one of the unique costumes of the universe. I have a vintage bottle and wear it in the springtime; right around this time of year.
Top notes are Cardamom, Peony and Litchi; middle notes are Spices, Vetiver, Incense, White Tea and Cedar; base notes are iris, Papyrus and Leather. My advise is dont be fooled by the clean semi incense opening, that i'm afraid does not last longer than an hour at most before you become a walking pepper salad thats been in the chiller. I also get some spicy, powdery and woody qualities later on. In fact, I've noticed this is a scent that helps me to pull myself together and keep my head clear. It started off with a very harsh leather note, a heavy hit of peppercorn and some old barrel of scotch. I like the sound of Duchaufour's fragrances, but I have yet to find one that I like on me. 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.) But the acrid Incense takes it away from having a savory soupy vib. and it is totally dry.
Mnaonfrag, Dzongkha is far from a hospital smell. Now the scent's note line up may not be telling you about the freshly chopped pepper or chilli but believe me when i tell you i do cook alot and use alot of indian spices so i know what im smelling here.
Its an interesting progression in which notes chime in one at a time, adding to the harmony, making it more complex. It gets stronger the longer it stays on, as the notes are warmed by the skin, and its very persistent. I even don't know if that's what I want on skin. The spices, cardamon and incense really jump out at me.
The opening blast is incredibly strong, full of irisI try to spray at least 30 minutes before heading outbut after that it settles into a beautiful, living, breathing scent that changes constantly. Love it. Strangely, the first thing my nose gets immediately after spraying is iris. A very relaxing scent in which the main notes are spices, tea and papyrus. This one is lovely but to me it only shows its masculinity, so i would not wear it. We will ship it separately in 10 to 15 days.
There is a pretty iris underneath but its squashed by the other notes. I like it for the fall when the humidity is a bit low here in South Florida. From the perfumer that mastered Acqua Di Parmas Cipresso (the classic discontinued). I agree that at first sniff this one seems to be similar to Timbuktu, but this is not even half of the story. A touch of astringency and delicate cedar. I Love this scent! I've expected something different from the notes I see listed. It's a strong note and it hangs around for a long time. I think a man would wear this one better. My review of this scent is that, it starts off very sharp and clean slightly incensy giving you the impression its going to be a Timbuktu second part. I agree. I tried this today and kept thinking I know this fragrance, it is so familiar. L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzongkha fragrance cologne sampleis a hand-decanted sample. What a wonderful unisex fragrance for those who adore woody incence blends. Wonderful stuff and completely unlike my usual favourites. It is trying to be too many things at once and not really succeeding at any of them. The leathery, woodsy, spicy incense starts out somewhat brightly and softens as the day progresses. Pickles! I had wanted to try this for so long - years, in fact. I like it! Bought this one on my last trip to Paris, it was on sale and the sales person told me that it is gonna be discontinued. Very unisex. However, this one, in particular, seems very odd. Pardon my language, but I'm PISSED that I bought this blindly. Instead of spray, they come with small dabber wands. Rooty, but soft and enveloping iris, enveloped on delicate incense, and anchored by dry yet somehow green woods. The papyrus note makes me think of the Nile, old scrolls, and people traversing the desert on the backs of camels. It's certainly not for the "flowery" girl, but I would not relegate it to men only. Iris, leather, vetiver, incense, wood should be right up my alley, and it does smell enticing out of my decant vial. This fragrance speaks to both women and men and tells a unique story on each skin: that of Dzongkha, the language of Bhutan. I love it! The tea pulls the iris gently vegetal and the pepper gives it structure. And incense i luvvvvvv. It is exactly like a vintage, but what is it? I disagree with the reviewer below, I think this is easily a unisex scent. but I absolutely LOVE Dzongkha! On my skin, the sweetness (cardamom/florals) appears in the heart. I revisited it just recently, having ordered a sample from Luckyscent. There's one strange note that I've been noticing the more I wear it - it's a bit sour and sharp. If you've ever eaten almonds coated in chocolate with powdered licorice root then thats what this reminds me of, eaten in a temple with incense burning and distant music. Dzongkha is brilliant. A fragrance also evocative of the smell of refined flowers that grows in this extraordinarily preserved nature. More for a man than a woman, be prepare to impress everybody with this charismatic fragance.
I've never smelled papyrus in perfume before but here it is among the spice, wood, smoke and soft light floral background.
I definitely get incense and cardamom--kind of like sweetened chai tea. The word "Dzongkha" means "the language of the district", it is a language spoken in Kingdom of Bhutan.
My second Le Artisan fragrance after Timbuktu. I am definitely feeling the zen mountain fantasy, but I'm pretty impressionable! Theres a raw leather scent, together with something powdery - maybe iris? During the first few minutes the scent changes markedly as various notes pop out, one or several at a time. No sweetness, no flowers, nothing to soften the incense and woods. However, it never really goes anywhere nor is itremarkable in any way. And if you want a tea scent, then you have Tea for Two or Five o Clock au Gingembre. is backordered. Woody scents are so grounding and soothing. Very true- a real spicy woody fragrance. This just keeps getting better and better. And it does, but in a most abstract way.
Not sure why! But then it immediately starts to smooth itself out into something dreamy.
L'Artisan is a house that primes not for luxury, but for art - its perfumes are always very authentic / differentiated works and well finished in its proposals. Try it. The temple on the top of the mountain. It is by far my most favorite fragrance right now. It's not bad, but it's weak. Five Tips on Choosing the Perfect Fragrance for Hot Summers, A Brand New Victoria's Secret Fragrance: Bare, How to Use Fragrance: The Male Over-Sprayer, Scented Products We Use with Pleasure: Creams, Shampoos, Lotions, Butterflies in My Stomach: Finding Out What a Backwoods Barbie Smells Like, The Awards for Art and Olfaction and The American Society of Perfumers, Fragrantica Talks: Favorite Summer Fragrances, Murice Imperiale: A New Fragrance by Cristian Cavagna, Pride and Perfume: Raucous Smells to Put a Little Rainbow in Your Life, Terre d'Herms Eau Givre: Frost on Green Spruce, Toy Boy: Stand-Out and Sickening Pickled Rose, Zara Ocean Collection by Jo Malone: Salty Ocean Bouquet, Caviar Bergamot, Saffron & Orange Flowers. Lots and lots of freshly crushed nettles.. Both have noticeable cardamom, big iris, smooth leather, papyrus (not sure I know what that smells like, though), and the uncanny pickle note.