Genre by Edward Bess bottle
Edward Bess

Genre

4.3/5 · 46 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity4.2/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day73
Night88
Fall100
Winter88
Spring70
Summer58
Our take

Genre brings suede and leather together with a resinous thread of frankincense. The leather here feels like a well worn jacket rather than a showroom floor, softened by the powdery warmth of the suede. Frankincense curls through the blend with a grey, faintly animalic smoke that keeps the material notes from feeling too polished. There is a musky weight behind it all, steady and present, while the amber accord adds a low glow without turning sweet. You notice the scent when you lean in, a quiet presence that stays with you through a long evening.

The mood fits a dimly lit lounge where glasses clink and conversations run late into the night. It suits someone who likes their leather intimate and a little unruly, not a loud statement piece. If you prefer airy citrus or clean laundry musks, this will feel too heavy and too close. The frankincense gives the whole composition a churchy, contemplative air, like standing in a stone corridor where the air still holds yesterday's incense.

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