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Fragrance notes
Character
Roasted coffee beans and dark rum open the door, with lime offering a sharp flash before the heavier notes take hold. The first impression is bold and unapologetic, leaning into the roasted bitterness of the beans rather than softening them with cream or sugar. Rum adds a boozy warmth that feels dense and rich.
In the heart, coffee returns alongside cacao and pepper. The cacao brings a dry, dark chocolate texture that avoids the syrup of a dessert. Pepper adds a faint bite that cuts through the richness, keeping the blend from sitting flat. It feels masculine in a traditional way, built around depth and spice rather than freshness.
Tobacco leaf and mahogany anchor the base, supported by Java vetiver oil and more cacao. The wood is dark and polished, not sawn or green. The tobacco lends a dry leafiness that pairs with the coffee to create a scent suited to a dimly lit room, a heavy coat, and cold air outside a late-night gathering.
Christian Bousidan composed a fragrance for the man who wants to smell like a dark leather chair and a strong drink. It fits the quiet confidence of a winter evening when the temperature drops and the sky stays black.
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