En Soi Cancer
Fragrance notes
Character
Black pepper and cardamom open with a brisk, resinous bite. The spices feel dry and slightly rough against the skin. Gingerbread enters soon after, soft and crumbly, shaped by a dark, mineral ink note that smells like a fresh page from a heavy book. Tonka bean and vanilla sit underneath, smooth and rounded. The sweetness is present but held back by the spice.
The air smells of warm baked goods left on a wooden table near an open window. A cool breeze moves through a room filled with old paper and dried herbs. The cinnamon accord adds a familiar heat that never becomes loud. It feels like walking through a kitchen where something has just finished baking while rain taps against the glass. The aromatic facets keep the air clear.
Bertrand Duchaufour composed this 2023 release for Maison Douze. It is a unisex scent that carries a heavy gourmand weight without becoming a dessert. The ink note gives the gingerbread a serious, almost office-appropriate edge. Vanilla lingers in the background, steady and calm. The blend stays sweet and woody, anchored by amber. The spices continue to circle the softer base notes
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