La 13ème Note Homme
Fragrance notes
Character
La 13ème Note Homme opens with a bright lift of mandarin orange, quickly joined by the cool snap of basil and the distinctive licorice thread of anise. The entrance feels crisp and upright, setting a clear tone before the composition moves deeper into its core.
The heart gathers chamomile, wormwood, cloves, black pepper, chili pepper, and sage into a dense herbal ring. Warmth builds through the spices while the wormwood adds a slightly bitter, medicinal edge that keeps the sweetness of the orange completely muted. As the fragrance settles, the base takes over with atlas cedar and cedar standing beside patchouli, leather, and white musk. The leather is dry rather than rich, and the dual cedar notes provide a clean, straight wooden frame. Patchouli deepens the footing without turning heavy, and the white musk smooths the edges so the transition from the spicy heart to the woody base feels continuous.
The aromatic and fresh spicy accords dominate the wear, making the fragrance feel alert and upright throughout the day. The limitation here is the wormwood and clove combination, which can feel sharply bitter and overly medicinal to those who prefer a smoother, more rounded spicy profile.
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