Djin by Michael Storer bottle
Michael Storer

Djin

4.2/5 · 13 votes Masculine 2005
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
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Base notes

Character

Longevity4.5/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day67
Night100
Spring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter67
Our take

A man steps out onto a stone terrace where the air is cool and the evening is just beginning to settle in. He is wearing a shirt with the sleeves rolled once, nothing more formal than that. The fragrance around him opens with a sharp squeeze of grapefruit and Amalfi lemon, bright enough to cut through the fading light. Ivy curls through those top notes, giving the citrus a damp, leafy edge that stops it from feeling like a simple summer spritz. Lily-of-the-valley adds a soft, slightly powdery floral touch that sits quietly beneath the louder fruit.

The heart of Djin moves into lemon verbena and galbanum, deepening the green character with a bitter, resinous snap. Pink pepper and cardamom warm the blend, while tea leaves provide a dry, slightly astringent contrast to the rose and geranium. This is not a sweet rose, but one that feels pressed and dried. The spices here are fresh rather than heavy, yet they carry a certain heat that pushes the scent away from daylight freshness and into something more deliberate and composed.

Teak wood and sandalwood form a smooth, polished foundation that feels substantial under the green and spicy layers above. Castoreum introduces a distinct leathery roughness that grounds the entire composition, supported by a clean musk that holds the woods close to the skin. The combination of citrus, resin, and animalic wood creates a portrait of a fragrance that is rugged and refined at the same time. It leaves a trail of green stems and warm wood, a mix of the wild outdoors and a well-appointed room

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