Faux Flora No. 2
Fragrance notes
Faux Flora No. 2 is a fragrance for the person who wants a garden scent that refuses to be pretty. The opening gives you lemon zest and lavender, but the pepper immediately pulls it away from a standard citrus start. The heart is where the argument lives. Tomato leaf and petitgrain create a sharp, green texture that feels like crushed stems rather than a bouquet. Raspberry and licorice sit underneath that greenery, adding a dark, sweet bite that keeps the profile from leaning too clean. It is aromatic and fresh spicy, but the licorice pushes it into a slightly medicinal space that will feel unfamiliar to anyone expecting a safe floral.
The drydown is where the composition settles into its true identity. Cedar and vetiver provide a dry, earthy foundation that grounds the earlier fruit and leaf notes. The musk softens the edges without making the scent feel creamy or warm. This is a modern, synthetic take on nature that prioritizes texture over realism. The limitation here is the licorice. It dominates the heart in a way that can feel abrasive rather than intriguing, creating a sharpness that never fully integrates with the woody base. If you dislike that specific note, the entire structure collapses into a scent that feels more chemical than botanical.
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