No. 10
Fragrance notes
Character
Orange and tangerine arrive first, bright and cool against the scrape of carrot and the prick of star anise. Nutmeg and cloves warm the edges immediately, so the opening feels like peeling fruit in a kitchen where someone has just cracked a jar of whole spices. It is not a sunny citrus, but a citrus held in a cupped hand near a stove.
Vetiver and cedar step in soon, dry and leaning into labdanum and patchouli. Oud adds a resinous weight that pulls the scent away from the fruit and into something denser. The heart feels like walking into a wood-paneled room where the air is still and faintly dusty.
Vanilla and benzoin soften what came before, with amber and Peru balsam making the base thick and slightly sticky. Leather and black musk give it a dark, slightly animal edge that sits close to the skin and refuses to stay cheerful. The mood is heavy, suited to a night when the air is cold and the streets are quiet.
The blend leans so hard into resin and spice that the citrus disappears within minutes, leaving almost no trace of the bright start. That quick loss of balance makes it feel lopsided rather than complex, especially for anyone who bought it for the orange and tangerine promised on the surface.
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