Hemingway by Forage bottle
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Hemingway

Unisex 2018
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Vervain
Heart notes
Base notes
Our take

Hemingway opens with bright lemon zest and vervain that give a sharp, clean lift. The citrus feels brisk rather than sweet, and the vervain adds a faintly bitter herbal edge. Bourbon whiskey enters soon after, bringing a warm, slightly boozy roundness that sits beside sage and juniper berry. The sage is dry and savory, while the juniper offers a cool, pine-like freshness that keeps the heart from feeling heavy. Tobacco anchors the base with a rich, slightly sweet leafiness. Vetiver contributes an earthy, rooty depth, and labdanum adds a resinous amber warmth that ties the darker elements together. The overall impression is woody, aromatic, and herbal, with noticeable warm spicy and musky facets. It feels natural rather than synthetic, leaning toward a grounded, slightly rugged character.

The composition suits cooler weather and evening wear, where the tobacco and whiskey notes feel most at home. It works for anyone who enjoys herbal aromatics with a resinous, earthy foundation. The scent settles into a blend of tobacco, woody vetiver, and amber labdanum.

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