011 Treewalk
Fragrance notes
Character
Walk into a forest right after rain and you get the idea. Thyme and lavender lead the way, cool and slightly medicinal, with cypress adding a sharp green edge that keeps the opening from feeling soft. It is not a powdery lavender, and it does not lean into soap. The herbs feel dry and upright, like they are still growing on a hillside rather than sitting in a bathroom cabinet.
Wood steps in early and stays. Cedar and sandalwood give the blend a smooth, creamy backbone, while patchouli adds a dark, earthy weight that grounds the brighter herbs. The result is aromatic and woody in equal measure, with a warm spicy accord that feels natural rather than synthetic. It suits someone who likes outdoor scents but wants a polished finish, and it works well in casual settings or on a weekend trip.
Michael Wong composed a fragrance that smells expensive without trying to impress a room. The limitation is the patchouli. It dominates the base so heavily that the cedar and sandalwood rarely get a clear word in, and the blend loses some of its early freshness because of it. If you dislike that earthy heaviness, this will feel one-dimensional no matter how much you enjoy the opening herbs.
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