Hamartia by V Canto bottle
V Canto

Hamartia

3.9/5 · 33 votes Unisex 2023
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Singapore Patchouli
Base notes

Character

Longevity4.0/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day64
Night79
Fall100
Winter93
Spring57
Summer29
Our take

Chocolate and coffee open the scent with a dense, edible bitterness that feels like walking into a kitchen where someone has just finished tempering dark couverture. Cardamom and coriander thread through the richness, adding a bright, herbal lift that keeps the opening from sitting too flat on the skin.

Singapore patchouli anchors the heart, earthy and damp, while caramel and bourbon vanilla pour a thick sweetness over it. Lily-of-the-valley and osmanthus try to lighten the blend with a soft floral shimmer, though the heavier notes tend to pull the composition back into the shadows.

Haitian vetiver and birch give the base a dry, smoky edge that clings to fabric and hair for a good portion of the day. Oud and precious woods deepen the drydown, and the tonka bean leaves a lingering, powdery warmth that stays close to the body without ever reaching outward.

The whole fragrance feels suited to a quiet street after rain, when the air is cool enough that a heavy, spiced sweetness feels comforting rather than overwhelming. It asks for someone who enjoys standing inside a dense, resinous cloud while the world moves at a distance

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