Rebel by Jacques Battini bottle
Jacques Battini

Rebel

Masculine 2013
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Fragrance notes

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Our take

Rebel opens with a bright spray of bergamot, mandarin orange, and yuzu that feels clean and immediate. Lotus leaf adds a green, watery edge to the citrus, but this freshness is only the front door. The heart quickly shifts the mood with cardamom and ginger, supported by the resinous lift of elemi and the heavy stickiness of labdanum. These spices do not bite. They sit warm and rounded, moving the scent away from a simple summer splash and into something denser.

The base is where the fragrance settles into its true personality. Moss and patchouli create a damp, earthy foundation that grounds the earlier spice, while cashmere wood and musk wrap the blend in a soft, slightly powdery texture. It smells like amber and balsam without becoming sweet, holding an aromatic and woody posture that feels mature. The overall impression is a rugged, masculine scent that pairs well with a leather jacket and cool evening air.

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