Power Ballad
Fragrance notes
Character
Power Ballad is for the person who wants a citrus scent that never turns sweet. Room 1015 builds the entire argument around lime and peppermint, two notes that stay sharp and cool from the first spray. The lime provides a bright, acidic snap that feels immediate, while the peppermint adds a clean chill that keeps the opening from leaning into fruit. It is a fragrance that values clarity over comfort.
The heart pushes this coolness into spice without adding heat. Juniper and coriander provide a dry, resinous texture that feels like walking through a garden where the sun hits the herbs but the air remains crisp. It avoids the heavy warmth that usually defines spicy compositions. The cumin and anise are present but restrained, supporting the green, aromatic accord rather than dominating the skin.
Poplar buds and labdanum in the base offer a sticky, resinous woodiness that grounds the high-pitched top notes. The cedar and vetiver provide a dry foundation, ensuring the fragrance remains lean. It suits a morning where you need to feel alert and composed, surrounded by fresh air and natural light, moving through a space that requires focus rather than lounging.
The limitation here is the cumin. While it adds a modern edge, it can read as slightly sweaty on the wrong skin, pulling the clean citrus into a direction that feels less polished than intended. It requires a specific chemistry to stay purely aromatic, and on some days it simply loses its balance.
Smells similar
Built from the same materials — ranked by how unusual the shared notes are, not by how many.
