2020
Fragrance notes
Character
Al Battash Concepts named this release 2020, and the scent carries a grounded, slightly raw personality. Citruses and amber sit together here, bright and resinous at once. The patchouli in the mix feels textured rather than polished, and the inclusion of soil tincture gives the whole composition an unmistakable earthen quality. It is a chypre that leans heavily into its darker facets, with fresh spicy and warm spicy accords weaving through the woody backbone. The fragrance feels more at home in a niche setting than on a department store shelf, and its character is bold enough that it will not appeal to someone looking for something light and clean.
The dry part of the wear shows the amber and patchouli settling into a deep, lingering presence that dominates the skin. Soil tincture anchors everything with a damp, forest-floor weight, while the citrus remnants flicker without trying to lift the base. It suits a person who enjoys smelling the ground they walk on and does not mind a fragrance that feels slightly untamed. Wear it while walking a sunlit path in the height of summer heat, or while standing near a window during the deep freeze of winter, watching the light hit the frost. A clay pot left out in a storm, holding a single halved lemon.
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