Le 12 Victor Hugo by Jacques Fath
Men Women 2026
Description
Le 12 Victor Hugo Is a Bold Woody Oriental From Jacques Fath Jacques Fath has introduced Le 12 Victor Hugo, a new unisex fragrance created by perfumer Jean-Christophe Hérault. Launched in 2026, it belongs to the Oriental Woody family and is designed for women and men. The scent opens with lavender, tonka bean and bergamot, then turns toward darker territory…
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Key notes
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Top
lavender
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Heart
lavender
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Base
tonka bean
Community
4 votes
- Positive 75%
- Negative 25%
- Neutral 0%
The olfactory pyramid
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Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Love it
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Season
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Fragrance profile
About Le 12 Victor Hugo
Le 12 Victor Hugo Is a Bold Woody Oriental From Jacques Fath
Jacques Fath has introduced Le 12 Victor Hugo, a new unisex fragrance created by perfumer Jean-Christophe Hérault. Launched in 2026, it belongs to the Oriental Woody family and is designed for women and men.
The scent opens with lavender, tonka bean and bergamot, then turns toward darker territory with spikenard and birch tar. The resinous base is warm, with a subtle leather-like softness and a long, mellow trail.
Lavender appears in both the top and heart of the pyramid, giving the composition a continuous aromatic thread. In the opening it is bright and slightly citrusy; in the heart it meets the earthy, smoky presence of spikenard and birch tar.
The base is built around tonka bean, CO2 extracts, benzoin, resin, ambroxan and Sinfonide. These ingredients create a powdery, ambered finish with a gentle leather undertone and plenty of staying power.
The main accords are amber, vanilla, spikenard, leather, lavender, citrus and aromatic notes. It is an unusual mix, and that is precisely the perfume’s strength: fresh and creamy at once, with an unexpected dark edge.
For now, Le 12 Victor Hugo holds an average rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on four ratings. The sample is small, but the perfume’s structure already makes a strong impression.
This will appeal to anyone who likes their woody orientals with a twist, especially those who enjoy lavender in an unexpected setting. It is best suited to cool-weather evenings and occasions where a distinctive sillage is welcome.
Le 12 Victor Hugo is a confident new chapter for Jacques Fath, balancing classic French craftsmanship with a modern, almost mysterious character. A rewarding choice for collectors and fans of expressive unisex perfumery.
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Longevity
Tied for the lead Fleeting / Very long-lasting
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Sillage
Tied for the lead Intimate / Room-filling
2 votes
Character
Tied for the lead Traditionally feminine / Traditionally masculine
2 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
4 votes
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