Shambala
Shambala is a resin-heavy composition built around labdanum and benzoin. The amber here feels thick and slightly sticky, leaning into the honey accord that gives the blend a golden color in the imagination. Smoke curls through the resins without ever becoming the main event.
Oleg Razygrin composed this 2019 release for For Or To as a unisex take on oriental woody territory. It sits close to the skin in character, more intimate than loud, with a balsamic warmth that works best in cool weather. The floral accord is a faint lift rather than a true floral statement.
Wear it when you want resin and smoke without the sharp edges of a church incense. It suits someone who likes honeyed ambers that stay a little dark. Not for those who expect a crisp or watery freshness from their
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