Around Midnight by Mark Buxton bottle
Mark Buxton

Around Midnight

4.2/5 · 71 votes Masculine 2008
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.4/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day53
Night80
Winter100
Fall80
Spring27
Summer20
Our take

Pepper hits first, sharp and biting, quickly joined by chamomile that softens the edge without losing the bite. Geranium adds a green, slightly minty lift that keeps the opening from feeling too heavy. Jasmine enters soon after, not sweet or heady, but dry and slightly medicinal, blending into the herbs instead of floating above them. The spices and flowers stay near the skin, never pushing outward, and the scent remains present for a reasonable span without overstaying its welcome.

French labdanum and styrax bring a thick, resinous warmth that feels like standing near a wood stove in a quiet house. Cedar adds a dry, plank-like texture, while patchouli grounds the mix with damp earth and dark leaves. The base feels intimate, wrapping close rather than expanding into the room, and it holds its shape steadily through an evening without demanding attention from anyone across the space.

This is for someone who wants a resinous herbal scent that stays personal and composed. It suits a night alone with a book or a slow walk down a dark street where the air is cool and still. If you prefer bright citrus or clean aquatic scents that feel like daylight and open windows, this will feel too closed in and heavy for your taste.

Around Midnight stays resinous and woody, with the balsamic accord lingering longest.

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