Perle d'Orient
Fragrance notes
Character
Bay leaf opens Perle d'Orient with a sharp, kitchen-herb snap. It is green and peppery rather than sweet, and it steps aside quickly.
Patchouli and cypriol carry most of the middle, earthy and dry with a faint mineral edge. Rosemary adds a clean, needle-like freshness that keeps the woods from feeling heavy. Guaiac wood brings a faint smoky resin tone that deepens the heart. Cashmere wood and amber take over with a smooth, golden warmth. Tonka bean rounds the base with a soft, almost doughy sweetness that never becomes dessert. Moss pulls the foundation back toward the forest floor, cool and damp. The drydown feels like walking through wet woods at night with a wool coat pulled tight.
Perle d'Orient fits someone who wants a chypre that leans into dark wood instead of bright citrus. Wear it when the air is cold and the evening is quiet, and let the amber do the talking.
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