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Sailors

4.1/5 · 46 votes Unisex 2018
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes
Wolfwood

Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day100
Night25
Summer100
Spring94
Fall63
Winter13
Our take

Stepping onto a weathered wooden dock at midday, the air carries a sharp bite of grapefruit and lemon that cuts through the humid breeze. Below the bright citrus, violet leaf adds a cool, damp greenness that smells exactly like the water lapping against the pilings. There is no heavy sweetness here, just the clean, aromatic snap of caraway and coriander mixing with the salty air. The scene feels active and bright, defined by the way the neroli catches the light and the mandarin orange provides a juicy, pulpy texture to the atmosphere. It is a moment of pure clarity where the scent feels less like a product and more like the environment itself, grounded in the natural world without becoming muddy or dark.

As the sun warms the planks beneath your feet, the scent shifts toward the dry, rooty elegance of iris and orris. These powdery elements mingle with the rough texture of birch and the distinct, mineral scent of seaweed drifting up from the base. A subtle warmth from ginger and cardamom begins to rise, blending with the creamy depth of sandalwood and the dry scratch of cedar. The leather accord is present but soft, behaving like sun-warmed tack rather than a heavy jacket. It creates a sophisticated, earthy profile that remains airy and transparent. The entire experience stays anchored in that bright, coastal clarity, finishing on a lingering note of oakmoss and wolfwood.

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