Achille by Vicky Tiel bottle
Vicky Tiel

Achille

4.1/5 · 48 votes Masculine 2014
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
MartiniBasil Leaf
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity2.7/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day100
Night23
Spring86
Summer77
Fall27
Winter23
Our take

Grapefruit and basil leaf open the scent with a brisk, green citrus that feels awake and unpretentious. Martini adds a saline, slightly bitter edge that keeps the opening from leaning sugary. Coriander brings a gentle, crushed-seed warmth that sits just behind the fruit.

Orange blossom and ginger carry the middle with a soft white floral glow and a mild, drying heat. Cardamom weaves through the petals without dominating them, while moss grounds the heart in a cool, shaded green. Vanilla and amber arrive late, offering a thin, golden sweetness that never becomes heavy. Haitian vetiver and white cedar extract give the drydown a clean, pale woodiness, and tobacco leaf adds a faint, dry whisper of leaf. The scent stays close, fading gently without ever announcing itself across a room.

This is a fragrance for bright mornings on a balcony when the air is warm and the light is clear. It suits someone who likes citrus and herbs without a loud trail, and who prefers a gentle presence over a commanding one. Those who want a bold, long-lasting statement should look elsewhere. The whole experience feels like sunlight catching a glass of cold water on a white table.

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