Midnight London
Fragrance notes
Character
Midnight London opens with rhubarb, ginger, and bergamot. The rhubarb offers a tart edge that cuts through the bright citrus, while ginger adds a warm lift. This introduction is brief and serves only to clear the way for the heavier elements that follow.
The heart brings suede, styrax, and magnolia into contact. The suede is prominent, giving the fragrance a textured, matte surface that feels close and personal. Styrax deepens this with a resinous weight, and magnolia softens the leather with a pale floral touch. In the base, cypriol, incense, and cashmeran take over. The incense burns slowly against the earthy, root-like character of cypriol, while cashmeran wraps the composition in a musky, amber-toned blanket. The drydown is where the fragrance settles into its true identity, with the woody and warm spicy accords fully fused.
The overall impression is amber, woody, and musky, with a powdery finish that lingers on fabric. It fits a cold evening walk through wet stone streets, or a quiet room with dim lighting and heavy curtains. Someone who enjoys leather softened by resin and smoke will find exactly what they want here.
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