No.10 Aboukir
Fragrance notes
Character
Nutmeg and eucalyptus open with a cool, peppery bite that feels like walking past a crushed herb bundle in a cedar grove. Lemon brightens the edges without turning sharp, keeping the start clean and awake. Carnation and jasmine soften that herbal snap, while lavender lends a powdery, slightly medicinal calm. Amber warms the floral heart just enough to keep it from feeling like a cold morning alone in the garden.
Vetiver and patchouli take their time once the top notes fade, grounding the scent in dry earth and soft wood. Cedar adds a smooth, pencil-shaving clarity that lingers near the fabric you spray it on. Tonka bean rounds the base with a gentle sweetness that stays close, never reaching out to announce itself. The whole composition holds its shape for a good while, but it stays personal, sitting quietly against the skin rather than drifting across a room.
This is a calm choice for someone who wants a forest-adjacent scent without heavy smoke or loud sweetness. It suits cooler days and layered clothing, fitting easily under a cardigan or a wool coat. People who prefer big, sweeping sillage or sugary gourmands will find it too reserved. The herbs and woods feel natural and composed, like a space you step into rather than a statement you make, with the tonka
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